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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,009 and 891,715.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,009 and 891,715.50 is: 1,274,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,009 : 891,715.50 = 891,715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,009/891,715.50 = 891,715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,009x = 891,715.50 × 891,715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,009x = 795,156,532,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,156,532,940.25/624,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,270.94

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