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Finding the Third Proportional to 607,998 and 1,319,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 607,998 and 1,319,838 is: 2,865,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,998 : 1,319,838 = 1,319,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,998/1,319,838 = 1,319,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,998x = 1,319,838 × 1,319,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,998x = 1,741,972,346,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,972,346,244/607,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865,095.52

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