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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,444 and 1,330,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,444 and 1,330,381 is: 2,861,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,444 : 1,330,381 = 1,330,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,444/1,330,381 = 1,330,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,444x = 1,330,381 × 1,330,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,444x = 1,769,913,605,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,913,605,161/618,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861,881.76

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