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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,030 and 947,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,030 and 947,295 is: 1,461,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,030 : 947,295 = 947,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,030/947,295 = 947,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,030x = 947,295 × 947,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,030x = 897,367,817,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,367,817,025/614,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,439.70

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