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Finding the Third Proportional to 682,995.38 and 1,498,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 682,995.38 and 1,498,851 is: 3,289,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,995.38 : 1,498,851 = 1,498,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,995.38/1,498,851 = 1,498,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,995.38x = 1,498,851 × 1,498,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,995.38x = 2,246,554,320,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,554,320,201/682,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289,267.25

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