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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,898 and 1,277,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,898 and 1,277,307 is: 2,615,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,898 : 1,277,307 = 1,277,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,898/1,277,307 = 1,277,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,898x = 1,277,307 × 1,277,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,898x = 1,631,513,172,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,513,172,249/623,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,031.90

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