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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,459.50 and 1,123,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,459.50 and 1,123,637 is: 1,682,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,459.50 : 1,123,637 = 1,123,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,459.50/1,123,637 = 1,123,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,459.50x = 1,123,637 × 1,123,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,459.50x = 1,262,560,107,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,560,107,769/750,459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682,382.74

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