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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,225.50 and 968,725.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,225.50 and 968,725.50 is: 1,500,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,225.50 : 968,725.50 = 968,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,225.50/968,725.50 = 968,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,225.50x = 968,725.50 × 968,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,225.50x = 938,429,094,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,429,094,350.25/625,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500,945.01

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