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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,262 and 1,357,149.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,262 and 1,357,149.50 is: 2,959,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,262 : 1,357,149.50 = 1,357,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,262/1,357,149.50 = 1,357,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,262x = 1,357,149.50 × 1,357,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,262x = 1,841,854,765,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,854,765,350.25/622,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959,934.51

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