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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,268 and 1,407,466.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,268 and 1,407,466.50 is: 3,060,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,268 : 1,407,466.50 = 1,407,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,268/1,407,466.50 = 1,407,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,268x = 1,407,466.50 × 1,407,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,268x = 1,980,961,948,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,961,948,622.25/647,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060,497.27

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