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Finding the Third Proportional to 688,022.81 and 1,554,416.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 688,022.81 and 1,554,416.25 is: 3,511,816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,022.81 : 1,554,416.25 = 1,554,416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,022.81/1,554,416.25 = 1,554,416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,022.81x = 1,554,416.25 × 1,554,416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,022.81x = 2,416,209,878,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,209,878,264.06/688,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511,816.52

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