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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,270.38 and 921,115.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,270.38 and 921,115.13 is: 1,250,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,270.38 : 921,115.13 = 921,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,270.38/921,115.13 = 921,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,270.38x = 921,115.13 × 921,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,270.38x = 848,453,073,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,453,073,503.77/678,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,906.87

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