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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,823 and 891,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,823 and 891,103.50 is: 1,248,878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,823 : 891,103.50 = 891,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,823/891,103.50 = 891,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,823x = 891,103.50 × 891,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,823x = 794,065,447,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,065,447,712.25/635,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,878.14

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