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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,288 and 1,343,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,288 and 1,343,265 is: 2,890,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,288 : 1,343,265 = 1,343,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,288/1,343,265 = 1,343,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,288x = 1,343,265 × 1,343,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,288x = 1,804,360,860,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,360,860,225/624,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890,269.97

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