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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,313 and 865,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,313 and 865,131 is: 1,232,398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,313 : 865,131 = 865,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,313/865,131 = 865,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,313x = 865,131 × 865,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,313x = 748,451,647,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,451,647,161/607,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,398.53

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