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Finding the Third Proportional to 651,367 and 1,435,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 651,367 and 1,435,251 is: 3,162,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,367 : 1,435,251 = 1,435,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,367/1,435,251 = 1,435,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,367x = 1,435,251 × 1,435,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,367x = 2,059,945,433,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,945,433,001/651,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162,495.85

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