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Finding the Third Proportional to 660,948 and 891,775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 660,948 and 891,775.50 is: 1,203,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,948 : 891,775.50 = 891,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,948/891,775.50 = 891,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,948x = 891,775.50 × 891,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,948x = 795,263,542,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,263,542,400.25/660,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,216.50

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