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Finding the Third Proportional to 962,355 and 1,498,738.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 962,355 and 1,498,738.50 is: 2,334,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,355 : 1,498,738.50 = 1,498,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,355/1,498,738.50 = 1,498,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,355x = 1,498,738.50 × 1,498,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,355x = 2,246,217,091,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,217,091,382.25/962,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334,083.67

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