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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,473 and 1,340,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,473 and 1,340,184 is: 2,880,787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,473 : 1,340,184 = 1,340,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,473/1,340,184 = 1,340,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,473x = 1,340,184 × 1,340,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,473x = 1,796,093,153,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,093,153,856/623,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880,787.39

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