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Finding the Third Proportional to 711,341 and 1,264,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 711,341 and 1,264,789 is: 2,248,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,341 : 1,264,789 = 1,264,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,341/1,264,789 = 1,264,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,341x = 1,264,789 × 1,264,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,341x = 1,599,691,214,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,691,214,521/711,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248,838.76

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