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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,863 and 1,366,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,863 and 1,366,368 is: 2,922,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,863 : 1,366,368 = 1,366,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,863/1,366,368 = 1,366,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,863x = 1,366,368 × 1,366,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,863x = 1,866,961,511,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,961,511,424/638,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922,319.04

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