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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,992 and 1,316,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,992 and 1,316,304 is: 2,754,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,992 : 1,316,304 = 1,316,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,992/1,316,304 = 1,316,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,992x = 1,316,304 × 1,316,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,992x = 1,732,656,220,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,656,220,416/628,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754,655.42

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