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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,143 and 862,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,143 and 862,670 is: 1,144,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,143 : 862,670 = 862,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,143/862,670 = 862,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,143x = 862,670 × 862,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,143x = 744,199,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,199,528,900/650,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,670.52

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