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Finding the Third Proportional to 795,062 and 1,266,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 795,062 and 1,266,348 is: 2,016,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,062 : 1,266,348 = 1,266,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,062/1,266,348 = 1,266,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,062x = 1,266,348 × 1,266,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,062x = 1,603,637,257,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,637,257,104/795,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016,996.48

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