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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,899 and 934,339.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,899 and 934,339.50 is: 1,401,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,899 : 934,339.50 = 934,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,899/934,339.50 = 934,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,899x = 934,339.50 × 934,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,899x = 872,990,301,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,990,301,260.25/622,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,495.75

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