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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,906 and 1,347,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,906 and 1,347,628 is: 2,855,927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,906 : 1,347,628 = 1,347,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,906/1,347,628 = 1,347,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,906x = 1,347,628 × 1,347,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,906x = 1,816,101,226,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,101,226,384/635,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855,927.18

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