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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,832 and 1,481,238.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,832 and 1,481,238.50 is: 3,429,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,832 : 1,481,238.50 = 1,481,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,832/1,481,238.50 = 1,481,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,832x = 1,481,238.50 × 1,481,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,832x = 2,194,067,493,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,067,493,882.25/639,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429,130.61

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