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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,500.50 and 958,675.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,500.50 and 958,675.50 is: 1,419,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,500.50 : 958,675.50 = 958,675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,500.50/958,675.50 = 958,675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,500.50x = 958,675.50 × 958,675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,500.50x = 919,058,714,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,058,714,300.25/647,500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,394.60

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