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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,235.63 and 968,741.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,235.63 and 968,741.44 is: 1,500,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,235.63 : 968,741.44 = 968,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,235.63/968,741.44 = 968,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,235.63x = 968,741.44 × 968,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,235.63x = 938,459,972,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,459,972,729.57/625,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500,970.09

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