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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,069.23 and 1,283,508.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,069.23 and 1,283,508.28 is: 2,665,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,069.23 : 1,283,508.28 = 1,283,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,069.23/1,283,508.28 = 1,283,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,069.23x = 1,283,508.28 × 1,283,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,069.23x = 1,647,393,508,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,393,508,037.33/618,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665,386.69

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