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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,691 and 1,274,136.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,691 and 1,274,136.75 is: 2,680,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,691 : 1,274,136.75 = 1,274,136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,691/1,274,136.75 = 1,274,136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,691x = 1,274,136.75 × 1,274,136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,691x = 1,623,424,457,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,424,457,700.56/605,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680,284.93

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