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Finding the Third Proportional to 608,832 and 969,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 608,832 and 969,630 is: 1,544,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,832 : 969,630 = 969,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,832/969,630 = 969,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,832x = 969,630 × 969,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,832x = 940,182,336,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,182,336,900/608,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,239.36

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