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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,865 and 1,366,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,865 and 1,366,373 is: 2,922,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,865 : 1,366,373 = 1,366,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,865/1,366,373 = 1,366,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,865x = 1,366,373 × 1,366,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,865x = 1,866,975,175,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,975,175,129/638,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922,331.28

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