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Finding the Third Proportional to 674,325 and 1,001,235.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 674,325 and 1,001,235.94 is: 1,486,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,325 : 1,001,235.94 = 1,001,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,325/1,001,235.94 = 1,001,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,325x = 1,001,235.94 × 1,001,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,325x = 1,002,473,402,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,473,402,541.50/674,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,632.41

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