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Finding the Third Proportional to 776,205 and 1,246,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 776,205 and 1,246,311 is: 2,001,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,205 : 1,246,311 = 1,246,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,205/1,246,311 = 1,246,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,205x = 1,246,311 × 1,246,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,205x = 1,553,291,108,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,291,108,721/776,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,135.15

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