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Finding the Third Proportional to 767,482.50 and 1,628,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 767,482.50 and 1,628,475 is: 3,455,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,482.50 : 1,628,475 = 1,628,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,482.50/1,628,475 = 1,628,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,482.50x = 1,628,475 × 1,628,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,482.50x = 2,651,930,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,930,825,625/767,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455,363.25

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