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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,265 and 1,315,811.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,265 and 1,315,811.25 is: 2,791,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,265 : 1,315,811.25 = 1,315,811.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,265/1,315,811.25 = 1,315,811.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,265x = 1,315,811.25 × 1,315,811.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,265x = 1,731,359,245,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,359,245,626.56/620,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791,321.85

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