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Finding the Third Proportional to 711,333 and 1,264,774.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 711,333 and 1,264,774.50 is: 2,248,812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,333 : 1,264,774.50 = 1,264,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,333/1,264,774.50 = 1,264,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,333x = 1,264,774.50 × 1,264,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,333x = 1,599,654,535,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,654,535,850.25/711,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248,812.49

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