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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,810 and 940,348.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,810 and 940,348.50 is: 1,356,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,810 : 940,348.50 = 940,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,810/940,348.50 = 940,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,810x = 940,348.50 × 940,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,810x = 884,255,301,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,255,301,452.25/651,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,615.12

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