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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,963.25 and 891,657.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,963.25 and 891,657.75 is: 1,274,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,963.25 : 891,657.75 = 891,657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,963.25/891,657.75 = 891,657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,963.25x = 891,657.75 × 891,657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,963.25x = 795,053,543,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,053,543,135.06/623,963.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,199.31

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