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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,785 and 1,357,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,785 and 1,357,623 is: 2,931,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,785 : 1,357,623 = 1,357,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,785/1,357,623 = 1,357,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,785x = 1,357,623 × 1,357,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,785x = 1,843,140,210,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,140,210,129/628,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931,272.55

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