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Finding the Third Proportional to 674,902 and 1,425,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 674,902 and 1,425,692 is: 3,011,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,902 : 1,425,692 = 1,425,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,902/1,425,692 = 1,425,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,902x = 1,425,692 × 1,425,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,902x = 2,032,597,678,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,597,678,864/674,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011,693.07

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