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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,799 and 1,423,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,799 and 1,423,133 is: 3,126,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,799 : 1,423,133 = 1,423,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,799/1,423,133 = 1,423,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,799x = 1,423,133 × 1,423,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,799x = 2,025,307,535,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,307,535,689/647,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126,444.37

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