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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,825 and 1,357,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,825 and 1,357,281 is: 2,929,609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,825 : 1,357,281 = 1,357,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,825/1,357,281 = 1,357,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,825x = 1,357,281 × 1,357,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,825x = 1,842,211,712,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,211,712,961/628,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929,609.53

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