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Finding the Third Proportional to 787,437 and 1,627,366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 787,437 and 1,627,366.50 is: 3,363,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,437 : 1,627,366.50 = 1,627,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,437/1,627,366.50 = 1,627,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,437x = 1,627,366.50 × 1,627,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,437x = 2,648,321,725,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,321,725,322.25/787,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363,217.28

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