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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,436 and 1,330,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,436 and 1,330,362 is: 2,861,837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,436 : 1,330,362 = 1,330,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,436/1,330,362 = 1,330,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,436x = 1,330,362 × 1,330,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,436x = 1,769,863,051,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,863,051,044/618,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861,837.04

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