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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,394 and 1,250,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,394 and 1,250,157 is: 2,581,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,394 : 1,250,157 = 1,250,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,394/1,250,157 = 1,250,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,394x = 1,250,157 × 1,250,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,394x = 1,562,892,524,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,892,524,649/605,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581,612.18

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