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Finding the Third Proportional to 642,775 and 1,227,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 642,775 and 1,227,230 is: 2,343,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,775 : 1,227,230 = 1,227,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,775/1,227,230 = 1,227,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,775x = 1,227,230 × 1,227,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,775x = 1,506,093,472,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,093,472,900/642,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343,111.47

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