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Finding the Third Proportional to 610,854 and 981,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 610,854 and 981,945 is: 1,578,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,854 : 981,945 = 981,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,854/981,945 = 981,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,854x = 981,945 × 981,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,854x = 964,215,983,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,215,983,025/610,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,472.08

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