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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,832 and 1,284,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,832 and 1,284,839 is: 2,637,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,832 : 1,284,839 = 1,284,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,832/1,284,839 = 1,284,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,832x = 1,284,839 × 1,284,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,832x = 1,650,811,255,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,811,255,921/625,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637,786.59

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