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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,055 and 1,330,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,055 and 1,330,643 is: 2,850,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,055 : 1,330,643 = 1,330,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,055/1,330,643 = 1,330,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,055x = 1,330,643 × 1,330,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,055x = 1,770,610,793,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,610,793,449/621,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850,972.61

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