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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,912 and 1,347,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,912 and 1,347,640 is: 2,855,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,912 : 1,347,640 = 1,347,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,912/1,347,640 = 1,347,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,912x = 1,347,640 × 1,347,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,912x = 1,816,133,569,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,133,569,600/635,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855,951.09

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