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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,044 and 1,472,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,044 and 1,472,628 is: 3,475,128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,044 : 1,472,628 = 1,472,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,044/1,472,628 = 1,472,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,044x = 1,472,628 × 1,472,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,044x = 2,168,633,226,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,633,226,384/624,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475,128.72

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