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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,609 and 952,471.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,609 and 952,471.50 is: 1,438,612.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,609 : 952,471.50 = 952,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,609/952,471.50 = 952,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,609x = 952,471.50 × 952,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,609x = 907,201,958,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,201,958,312.25/630,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,612.45

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