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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,351 and 946,171.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,351 and 946,171.50 is: 1,420,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,351 : 946,171.50 = 946,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,351/946,171.50 = 946,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,351x = 946,171.50 × 946,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,351x = 895,240,507,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,240,507,412.25/630,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,225.41

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