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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,173 and 1,264,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,173 and 1,264,585 is: 2,582,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,173 : 1,264,585 = 1,264,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,173/1,264,585 = 1,264,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,173x = 1,264,585 × 1,264,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,173x = 1,599,175,222,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,175,222,225/619,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582,759.94

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