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Finding the Third Proportional to 649,750 and 974,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 649,750 and 974,625 is: 1,461,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,750 : 974,625 = 974,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,750/974,625 = 974,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,750x = 974,625 × 974,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,750x = 949,893,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,893,890,625/649,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,937.50

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