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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,277 and 946,732.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,277 and 946,732.50 is: 1,391,175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,277 : 946,732.50 = 946,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,277/946,732.50 = 946,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,277x = 946,732.50 × 946,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,277x = 896,302,426,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,302,426,556.25/644,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,175.58

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