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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,957.50 and 837,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,957.50 and 837,975 is: 1,116,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,957.50 : 837,975 = 837,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,957.50/837,975 = 837,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,957.50x = 837,975 × 837,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,957.50x = 702,202,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,202,100,625/628,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,453.97

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