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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,615.50 and 1,339,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,615.50 and 1,339,791 is: 2,869,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,615.50 : 1,339,791 = 1,339,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,615.50/1,339,791 = 1,339,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,615.50x = 1,339,791 × 1,339,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,615.50x = 1,795,039,923,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,039,923,681/625,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869,238.25

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