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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,791 and 1,363,917.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,791 and 1,363,917.75 is: 2,958,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,791 : 1,363,917.75 = 1,363,917.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,791/1,363,917.75 = 1,363,917.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,791x = 1,363,917.75 × 1,363,917.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,791x = 1,860,271,628,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,271,628,765.06/628,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958,489.59

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