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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,269.84 and 851,608.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,269.84 and 851,608.69 is: 1,165,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,269.84 : 851,608.69 = 851,608.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,269.84/851,608.69 = 851,608.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,269.84x = 851,608.69 × 851,608.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,269.84x = 725,237,356,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,237,356,625.47/622,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,470.84

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