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Finding the Third Proportional to 862,607 and 1,324,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 862,607 and 1,324,052 is: 2,032,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,607 : 1,324,052 = 1,324,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,607/1,324,052 = 1,324,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,607x = 1,324,052 × 1,324,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,607x = 1,753,113,698,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,113,698,704/862,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032,343.46

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