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Finding the Third Proportional to 866,664 and 1,248,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 866,664 and 1,248,351 is: 1,798,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,664 : 1,248,351 = 1,248,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,664/1,248,351 = 1,248,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,664x = 1,248,351 × 1,248,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,664x = 1,558,380,219,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,380,219,201/866,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798,136.55

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