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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,538 and 1,343,243.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,538 and 1,343,243.25 is: 2,893,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,538 : 1,343,243.25 = 1,343,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,538/1,343,243.25 = 1,343,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,538x = 1,343,243.25 × 1,343,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,538x = 1,804,302,428,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,302,428,670.56/623,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893,652.72

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