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Finding the Third Proportional to 862,901 and 1,350,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 862,901 and 1,350,687 is: 2,114,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,901 : 1,350,687 = 1,350,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,901/1,350,687 = 1,350,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,901x = 1,350,687 × 1,350,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,901x = 1,824,355,371,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,355,371,969/862,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114,211.68

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