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Finding the Third Proportional to 626,883 and 955,012.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 626,883 and 955,012.50 is: 1,454,894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,883 : 955,012.50 = 955,012.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,883/955,012.50 = 955,012.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,883x = 955,012.50 × 955,012.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,883x = 912,048,875,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,048,875,156.25/626,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,894.89

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