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Finding the Third Proportional to 612,261 and 920,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 612,261 and 920,727 is: 1,384,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,261 : 920,727 = 920,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,261/920,727 = 920,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,261x = 920,727 × 920,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,261x = 847,738,208,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,738,208,529/612,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,602.66

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