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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,967 and 985,630.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,967 and 985,630.50 is: 1,492,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,967 : 985,630.50 = 985,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,967/985,630.50 = 985,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,967x = 985,630.50 × 985,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,967x = 971,467,482,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,467,482,530.25/650,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,345.21

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