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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,681 and 1,286,413.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,681 and 1,286,413.50 is: 2,632,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,681 : 1,286,413.50 = 1,286,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,681/1,286,413.50 = 1,286,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,681x = 1,286,413.50 × 1,286,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,681x = 1,654,859,692,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,859,692,982.25/628,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632,272.48

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