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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,829.50 and 891,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,829.50 and 891,113 is: 1,248,892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,829.50 : 891,113 = 891,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,829.50/891,113 = 891,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,829.50x = 891,113 × 891,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,829.50x = 794,082,378,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,082,378,769/635,829.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,892.00

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