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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,512 and 1,365,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,512 and 1,365,720 is: 2,981,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,512 : 1,365,720 = 1,365,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,512/1,365,720 = 1,365,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,512x = 1,365,720 × 1,365,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,512x = 1,865,191,118,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,191,118,400/625,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981,863.05

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