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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,807 and 1,312,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,807 and 1,312,159 is: 2,814,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,807 : 1,312,159 = 1,312,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,807/1,312,159 = 1,312,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,807x = 1,312,159 × 1,312,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,807x = 1,721,761,241,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,761,241,281/611,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814,222.85

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