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Finding the Third Proportional to 611,903 and 1,312,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 611,903 and 1,312,312 is: 2,814,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,903 : 1,312,312 = 1,312,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,903/1,312,312 = 1,312,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,903x = 1,312,312 × 1,312,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,903x = 1,722,162,785,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,162,785,344/611,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814,437.56

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