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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,609.50 and 975,001.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,609.50 and 975,001.50 is: 1,324,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,609.50 : 975,001.50 = 975,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,609.50/975,001.50 = 975,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,609.50x = 975,001.50 × 975,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,609.50x = 950,627,925,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,627,925,002.25/717,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,714.80

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