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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,394 and 1,474,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,394 and 1,474,853 is: 3,478,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,394 : 1,474,853 = 1,474,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,394/1,474,853 = 1,474,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,394x = 1,474,853 × 1,474,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,394x = 2,175,191,371,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,191,371,609/625,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478,113.59

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