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Finding the Third Proportional to 642,856 and 1,227,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 642,856 and 1,227,368 is: 2,343,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,856 : 1,227,368 = 1,227,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,856/1,227,368 = 1,227,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,856x = 1,227,368 × 1,227,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,856x = 1,506,432,207,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,432,207,424/642,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343,343.16

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