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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,195 and 955,540.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,195 and 955,540.50 is: 1,455,779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,195 : 955,540.50 = 955,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,195/955,540.50 = 955,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,195x = 955,540.50 × 955,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,195x = 913,057,647,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,057,647,140.25/627,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,779.54

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