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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,268 and 1,335,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,268 and 1,335,570 is: 2,875,768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,268 : 1,335,570 = 1,335,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,268/1,335,570 = 1,335,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,268x = 1,335,570 × 1,335,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,268x = 1,783,747,224,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,747,224,900/620,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875,768.58

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