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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,967.50 and 952,609.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,967.50 and 952,609.50 is: 1,459,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,967.50 : 952,609.50 = 952,609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,967.50/952,609.50 = 952,609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,967.50x = 952,609.50 × 952,609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,967.50x = 907,464,859,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,464,859,490.25/621,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,022.95

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