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Finding the Third Proportional to 685,854 and 925,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 685,854 and 925,182 is: 1,248,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,854 : 925,182 = 925,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,854/925,182 = 925,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,854x = 925,182 × 925,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,854x = 855,961,733,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,961,733,124/685,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,023.24

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