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Finding the Third Proportional to 636,327 and 890,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 636,327 and 890,095.50 is: 1,245,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,327 : 890,095.50 = 890,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,327/890,095.50 = 890,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,327x = 890,095.50 × 890,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,327x = 792,269,999,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,269,999,120.25/636,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,067.39

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