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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,904 and 1,277,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,904 and 1,277,319 is: 2,615,055.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,904 : 1,277,319 = 1,277,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,904/1,277,319 = 1,277,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,904x = 1,277,319 × 1,277,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,904x = 1,631,543,827,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,543,827,761/623,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615,055.89

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