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Finding the Third Proportional to 861,975 and 1,364,224.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 861,975 and 1,364,224.50 is: 2,159,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,975 : 1,364,224.50 = 1,364,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,975/1,364,224.50 = 1,364,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,975x = 1,364,224.50 × 1,364,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,975x = 1,861,108,486,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,108,486,400.25/861,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159,121.19

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