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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,497 and 1,348,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,497 and 1,348,266 is: 2,906,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,497 : 1,348,266 = 1,348,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,497/1,348,266 = 1,348,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,497x = 1,348,266 × 1,348,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,497x = 1,817,821,206,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,821,206,756/625,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906,202.92

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