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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,862.75 and 1,341,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,862.75 and 1,341,324 is: 2,940,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,862.75 : 1,341,324 = 1,341,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,862.75/1,341,324 = 1,341,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,862.75x = 1,341,324 × 1,341,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,862.75x = 1,799,150,072,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,150,072,976/611,862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940,447.14

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