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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,847 and 1,325,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,847 and 1,325,376 is: 2,871,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,847 : 1,325,376 = 1,325,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,847/1,325,376 = 1,325,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,847x = 1,325,376 × 1,325,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,847x = 1,756,621,541,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,621,541,376/611,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871,014.39

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