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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,514 and 1,365,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,514 and 1,365,724 is: 2,981,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,514 : 1,365,724 = 1,365,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,514/1,365,724 = 1,365,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,514x = 1,365,724 × 1,365,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,514x = 1,865,202,044,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,202,044,176/625,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981,870.98

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