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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,219 and 937,531.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,219 and 937,531.50 is: 1,311,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,219 : 937,531.50 = 937,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,219/937,531.50 = 937,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,219x = 937,531.50 × 937,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,219x = 878,965,313,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,965,313,492.25/670,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,459.86

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