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Finding the Third Proportional to 660,973.50 and 891,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 660,973.50 and 891,810 is: 1,203,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,973.50 : 891,810 = 891,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,973.50/891,810 = 891,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,973.50x = 891,810 × 891,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,973.50x = 795,325,076,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,325,076,100/660,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203,263.18

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