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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,901 and 965,101.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,901 and 965,101.50 is: 1,437,597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,901 : 965,101.50 = 965,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,901/965,101.50 = 965,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,901x = 965,101.50 × 965,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,901x = 931,420,905,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,420,905,302.25/647,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,597.57

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