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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,251 and 1,358,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,251 and 1,358,819 is: 2,972,050.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,251 : 1,358,819 = 1,358,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,251/1,358,819 = 1,358,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,251x = 1,358,819 × 1,358,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,251x = 1,846,389,074,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,389,074,761/621,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972,050.06

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