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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,082 and 1,377,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,082 and 1,377,148.50 is: 2,930,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,082 : 1,377,148.50 = 1,377,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,082/1,377,148.50 = 1,377,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,082x = 1,377,148.50 × 1,377,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,082x = 1,896,537,991,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,537,991,052.25/647,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930,908.28

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