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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,019 and 884,975.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,019 and 884,975.50 is: 1,253,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,019 : 884,975.50 = 884,975.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,019/884,975.50 = 884,975.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,019x = 884,975.50 × 884,975.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,019x = 783,181,635,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,181,635,600.25/625,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,052.52

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