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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,291 and 1,343,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,291 and 1,343,271 is: 2,890,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,291 : 1,343,271 = 1,343,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,291/1,343,271 = 1,343,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,291x = 1,343,271 × 1,343,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,291x = 1,804,376,979,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,376,979,441/624,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890,281.90

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