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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,265 and 1,460,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,265 and 1,460,954 is: 3,184,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,265 : 1,460,954 = 1,460,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,265/1,460,954 = 1,460,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,265x = 1,460,954 × 1,460,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,265x = 2,134,386,590,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,386,590,116/670,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184,392.13

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