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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,791.81 and 954,355.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,791.81 and 954,355.50 is: 1,397,370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,791.81 : 954,355.50 = 954,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,791.81/954,355.50 = 954,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,791.81x = 954,355.50 × 954,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,791.81x = 910,794,420,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,794,420,380.25/651,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,370.15

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