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Finding the Third Proportional to 633,347 and 982,153.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 633,347 and 982,153.50 is: 1,523,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633,347 : 982,153.50 = 982,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633,347/982,153.50 = 982,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633,347x = 982,153.50 × 982,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633,347x = 964,625,497,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,625,497,562.25/633,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,060.02

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