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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,178 and 1,264,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,178 and 1,264,596 is: 2,582,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,178 : 1,264,596 = 1,264,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,178/1,264,596 = 1,264,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,178x = 1,264,596 × 1,264,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,178x = 1,599,203,043,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,203,043,216/619,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582,784.02

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