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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,056 and 947,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,056 and 947,328 is: 1,461,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,056 : 947,328 = 947,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,056/947,328 = 947,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,056x = 947,328 × 947,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,056x = 897,430,339,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,430,339,584/614,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,479.64

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