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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,499 and 1,348,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,499 and 1,348,270 is: 2,906,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,499 : 1,348,270 = 1,348,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,499/1,348,270 = 1,348,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,499x = 1,348,270 × 1,348,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,499x = 1,817,831,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,831,992,900/625,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906,210.87

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