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Finding the Third Proportional to 636,810 and 955,117.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 636,810 and 955,117.50 is: 1,432,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,810 : 955,117.50 = 955,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,810/955,117.50 = 955,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,810x = 955,117.50 × 955,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,810x = 912,249,438,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,249,438,806.25/636,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,530.01

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