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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,273 and 1,272,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,273 and 1,272,644 is: 2,590,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,273 : 1,272,644 = 1,272,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,273/1,272,644 = 1,272,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,273x = 1,272,644 × 1,272,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,273x = 1,619,622,750,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,622,750,736/625,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590,264.97

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