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Finding the Third Proportional to 626,866.50 and 940,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 626,866.50 and 940,293 is: 1,410,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,866.50 : 940,293 = 940,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,866.50/940,293 = 940,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,866.50x = 940,293 × 940,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,866.50x = 884,150,925,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,150,925,849/626,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,429.38

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