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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,927 and 1,361,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,927 and 1,361,086 is: 2,983,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,927 : 1,361,086 = 1,361,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,927/1,361,086 = 1,361,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,927x = 1,361,086 × 1,361,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,927x = 1,852,555,099,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,555,099,396/620,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983,531.24

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