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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,271 and 1,013,168.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,271 and 1,013,168.25 is: 1,585,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,271 : 1,013,168.25 = 1,013,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,271/1,013,168.25 = 1,013,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,271x = 1,013,168.25 × 1,013,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,271x = 1,026,509,902,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,509,902,808.06/647,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,904.36

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