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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,958.50 and 912,537.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,958.50 and 912,537.75 is: 1,334,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,958.50 : 912,537.75 = 912,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,958.50/912,537.75 = 912,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,958.50x = 912,537.75 × 912,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,958.50x = 832,725,145,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,725,145,175.06/623,958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,584.18

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