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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,263 and 901,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,263 and 901,281 is: 1,245,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,263 : 901,281 = 901,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,263/901,281 = 901,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,263x = 901,281 × 901,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,263x = 812,307,440,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,307,440,961/652,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,367.96

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