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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,897 and 1,277,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,897 and 1,277,349 is: 2,615,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,897 : 1,277,349 = 1,277,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,897/1,277,349 = 1,277,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,897x = 1,277,349 × 1,277,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,897x = 1,631,620,467,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,620,467,801/623,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,208.07

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