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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,951 and 947,589.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,951 and 947,589.50 is: 1,439,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,951 : 947,589.50 = 947,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,951/947,589.50 = 947,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,951x = 947,589.50 × 947,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,951x = 897,925,860,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,925,860,510.25/623,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,096.76

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