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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,983 and 1,351,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,983 and 1,351,042 is: 2,968,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,983 : 1,351,042 = 1,351,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,983/1,351,042 = 1,351,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,983x = 1,351,042 × 1,351,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,983x = 1,825,314,485,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,314,485,764/614,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968,073.08

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