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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,961 and 892,297.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,961 and 892,297.50 is: 1,276,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,961 : 892,297.50 = 892,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,961/892,297.50 = 892,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,961x = 892,297.50 × 892,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,961x = 796,194,828,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,194,828,506.25/623,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,033.00

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