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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,147.63 and 862,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,147.63 and 862,677 is: 1,144,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,147.63 : 862,677 = 862,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,147.63/862,677 = 862,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,147.63x = 862,677 × 862,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,147.63x = 744,211,606,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,211,606,329/650,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,680.96

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