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Finding the Third Proportional to 711,330 and 1,264,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 711,330 and 1,264,767 is: 2,248,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,330 : 1,264,767 = 1,264,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,330/1,264,767 = 1,264,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,330x = 1,264,767 × 1,264,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,330x = 1,599,635,564,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,635,564,289/711,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248,795.30

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