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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,776 and 1,363,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,776 and 1,363,250 is: 2,909,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,776 : 1,363,250 = 1,363,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,776/1,363,250 = 1,363,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,776x = 1,363,250 × 1,363,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,776x = 1,858,450,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,450,562,500/638,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909,393.22

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