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Finding the Third Proportional to 545,886 and 973,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 545,886 and 973,647 is: 1,736,605.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,886 : 973,647 = 973,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,886/973,647 = 973,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,886x = 973,647 × 973,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,886x = 947,988,480,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,988,480,609/545,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736,605.23

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