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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,171 and 1,264,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,171 and 1,264,581 is: 2,582,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,171 : 1,264,581 = 1,264,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,171/1,264,581 = 1,264,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,171x = 1,264,581 × 1,264,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,171x = 1,599,165,105,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,165,105,561/619,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582,751.95

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