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Finding the Third Proportional to 789,255 and 1,704,622.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 789,255 and 1,704,622.50 is: 3,681,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,255 : 1,704,622.50 = 1,704,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,255/1,704,622.50 = 1,704,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,255x = 1,704,622.50 × 1,704,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,255x = 2,905,737,867,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,737,867,506.25/789,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681,621.11

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