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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,950 and 1,314,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,950 and 1,314,299 is: 2,786,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,950 : 1,314,299 = 1,314,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,950/1,314,299 = 1,314,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,950x = 1,314,299 × 1,314,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,950x = 1,727,381,861,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,381,861,401/619,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786,324.48

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