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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,261.50 and 968,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,261.50 and 968,781 is: 1,501,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,261.50 : 968,781 = 968,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,261.50/968,781 = 968,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,261.50x = 968,781 × 968,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,261.50x = 938,536,625,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,536,625,961/625,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501,030.57

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