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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,857 and 1,330,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,857 and 1,330,262 is: 2,850,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,857 : 1,330,262 = 1,330,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,857/1,330,262 = 1,330,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,857x = 1,330,262 × 1,330,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,857x = 1,769,596,988,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,596,988,644/620,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850,248.91

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