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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,922 and 1,277,410.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,922 and 1,277,410.50 is: 2,615,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,922 : 1,277,410.50 = 1,277,410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,922/1,277,410.50 = 1,277,410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,922x = 1,277,410.50 × 1,277,410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,922x = 1,631,777,585,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,777,585,510.25/623,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,355.10

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