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Finding the Third Proportional to 678,393 and 921,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 678,393 and 921,325.50 is: 1,251,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,393 : 921,325.50 = 921,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,393/921,325.50 = 921,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,393x = 921,325.50 × 921,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,393x = 848,840,676,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,840,676,950.25/678,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,252.12

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