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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,612.75 and 975,007.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,612.75 and 975,007.13 is: 1,324,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,612.75 : 975,007.13 = 975,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,612.75/975,007.13 = 975,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,612.75x = 975,007.13 × 975,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,612.75x = 950,638,893,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,638,893,800.77/717,612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,724.09

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