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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,261.50 and 1,436,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,261.50 and 1,436,472 is: 3,078,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,261.50 : 1,436,472 = 1,436,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,261.50/1,436,472 = 1,436,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,261.50x = 1,436,472 × 1,436,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,261.50x = 2,063,451,806,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,451,806,784/670,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078,577.25

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