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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,274 and 1,272,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,274 and 1,272,647 is: 2,590,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,274 : 1,272,647 = 1,272,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,274/1,272,647 = 1,272,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,274x = 1,272,647 × 1,272,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,274x = 1,619,630,386,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,630,386,609/625,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590,273.04

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