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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,394 and 1,342,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,394 and 1,342,122 is: 2,889,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,394 : 1,342,122 = 1,342,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,394/1,342,122 = 1,342,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,394x = 1,342,122 × 1,342,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,394x = 1,801,291,462,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,291,462,884/623,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889,491.18

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