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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,274 and 863,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,274 and 863,063 is: 1,145,482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,274 : 863,063 = 863,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,274/863,063 = 863,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,274x = 863,063 × 863,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,274x = 744,877,741,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,877,741,969/650,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,482.89

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