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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,848 and 1,312,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,848 and 1,312,267 is: 2,814,497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,848 : 1,312,267 = 1,312,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,848/1,312,267 = 1,312,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,848x = 1,312,267 × 1,312,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,848x = 1,722,044,679,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,044,679,289/611,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814,497.52

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