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Finding the Third Proportional to 640,995 and 928,420.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 640,995 and 928,420.50 is: 1,344,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,995 : 928,420.50 = 928,420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,995/928,420.50 = 928,420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,995x = 928,420.50 × 928,420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,995x = 861,964,624,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,964,624,820.25/640,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,729.09

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