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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,483 and 1,340,204.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,483 and 1,340,204.25 is: 2,880,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,483 : 1,340,204.25 = 1,340,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,483/1,340,204.25 = 1,340,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,483x = 1,340,204.25 × 1,340,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,483x = 1,796,147,431,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,147,431,718.06/623,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880,828.24

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