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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,628.50 and 979,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,628.50 and 979,155 is: 1,520,300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,628.50 : 979,155 = 979,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,628.50/979,155 = 979,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,628.50x = 979,155 × 979,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,628.50x = 958,744,514,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,744,514,025/630,628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520,300.01

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