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Finding the Third Proportional to 663,009 and 1,431,661.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 663,009 and 1,431,661.50 is: 3,091,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,009 : 1,431,661.50 = 1,431,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,009/1,431,661.50 = 1,431,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,009x = 1,431,661.50 × 1,431,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,009x = 2,049,654,650,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,654,650,582.25/663,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091,443.18

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