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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,244 and 1,407,422.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,244 and 1,407,422.25 is: 3,060,418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,244 : 1,407,422.25 = 1,407,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,244/1,407,422.25 = 1,407,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,244x = 1,407,422.25 × 1,407,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,244x = 1,980,837,389,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,837,389,795.06/647,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060,418.31

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