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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,826 and 1,312,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,826 and 1,312,839 is: 2,762,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,826 : 1,312,839 = 1,312,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,826/1,312,839 = 1,312,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,826x = 1,312,839 × 1,312,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,826x = 1,723,546,239,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,546,239,921/623,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762,863.75

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