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Finding the Third Proportional to 544,662 and 1,265,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 544,662 and 1,265,670 is: 2,941,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,662 : 1,265,670 = 1,265,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,662/1,265,670 = 1,265,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,662x = 1,265,670 × 1,265,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,662x = 1,601,920,548,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,920,548,900/544,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941,127.80

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