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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,237 and 1,418,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,237 and 1,418,890 is: 3,110,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,237 : 1,418,890 = 1,418,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,237/1,418,890 = 1,418,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,237x = 1,418,890 × 1,418,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,237x = 2,013,248,832,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,248,832,100/647,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110,528.03

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