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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,864 and 1,318,459.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,864 and 1,318,459.50 is: 2,795,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,864 : 1,318,459.50 = 1,318,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,864/1,318,459.50 = 1,318,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,864x = 1,318,459.50 × 1,318,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,864x = 1,738,335,453,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,335,453,140.25/621,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795,362.74

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