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Finding the Third Proportional to 862,916 and 1,350,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 862,916 and 1,350,711 is: 2,114,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,916 : 1,350,711 = 1,350,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,916/1,350,711 = 1,350,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,916x = 1,350,711 × 1,350,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,916x = 1,824,420,205,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,420,205,521/862,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114,250.06

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