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Finding the Third Proportional to 722,631.38 and 950,464.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 722,631.38 and 950,464.13 is: 1,250,128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,631.38 : 950,464.13 = 950,464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,631.38/950,464.13 = 950,464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,631.38x = 950,464.13 × 950,464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,631.38x = 903,382,052,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,382,052,912.02/722,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,128.47

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