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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,881 and 934,321.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,881 and 934,321.50 is: 1,401,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,881 : 934,321.50 = 934,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,881/934,321.50 = 934,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,881x = 934,321.50 × 934,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,881x = 872,956,665,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,956,665,362.25/622,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,482.25

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