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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,922 and 993,289.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,922 and 993,289.50 is: 1,488,295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,922 : 993,289.50 = 993,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,922/993,289.50 = 993,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,922x = 993,289.50 × 993,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,922x = 986,624,030,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,624,030,810.25/662,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,295.80

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