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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,915 and 1,338,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,915 and 1,338,401 is: 2,866,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,915 : 1,338,401 = 1,338,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,915/1,338,401 = 1,338,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,915x = 1,338,401 × 1,338,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,915x = 1,791,317,236,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,317,236,801/624,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866,497.42

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