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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,840 and 1,363,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,840 and 1,363,246.50 is: 2,851,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,840 : 1,363,246.50 = 1,363,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,840/1,363,246.50 = 1,363,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,840x = 1,363,246.50 × 1,363,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,840x = 1,858,441,019,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,441,019,762.25/651,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851,069.31

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