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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,964.50 and 997,321.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,964.50 and 997,321.50 is: 1,525,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,964.50 : 997,321.50 = 997,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,964.50/997,321.50 = 997,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,964.50x = 997,321.50 × 997,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,964.50x = 994,650,174,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,650,174,362.25/651,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,620.14

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