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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,867 and 1,330,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,867 and 1,330,282 is: 2,850,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,867 : 1,330,282 = 1,330,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,867/1,330,282 = 1,330,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,867x = 1,330,282 × 1,330,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,867x = 1,769,650,199,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,650,199,524/620,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850,288.71

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