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Finding the Third Proportional to 932,607 and 1,399,720.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 932,607 and 1,399,720.50 is: 2,100,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,607 : 1,399,720.50 = 1,399,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,607/1,399,720.50 = 1,399,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,607x = 1,399,720.50 × 1,399,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,607x = 1,959,217,478,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,217,478,120.25/932,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100,796.45

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