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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,392 and 1,474,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,392 and 1,474,848 is: 3,478,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,392 : 1,474,848 = 1,474,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,392/1,474,848 = 1,474,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,392x = 1,474,848 × 1,474,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,392x = 2,175,176,623,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,176,623,104/625,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478,101.13

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