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Finding the Third Proportional to 632,888 and 1,289,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 632,888 and 1,289,277 is: 2,626,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,888 : 1,289,277 = 1,289,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,888/1,289,277 = 1,289,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,888x = 1,289,277 × 1,289,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,888x = 1,662,235,182,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,235,182,729/632,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626,428.66

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