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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,314 and 1,234,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,314 and 1,234,611 is: 2,617,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,314 : 1,234,611 = 1,234,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,314/1,234,611 = 1,234,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,314x = 1,234,611 × 1,234,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,314x = 1,524,264,321,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,264,321,321/582,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617,598.62

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