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Finding the Third Proportional to 711,332 and 1,264,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 711,332 and 1,264,771 is: 2,248,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,332 : 1,264,771 = 1,264,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,332/1,264,771 = 1,264,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,332x = 1,264,771 × 1,264,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,332x = 1,599,645,682,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,645,682,441/711,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248,803.21

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