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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,230 and 947,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,230 and 947,587 is: 1,461,864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,230 : 947,587 = 947,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,230/947,587 = 947,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,230x = 947,587 × 947,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,230x = 897,921,122,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,921,122,569/614,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,864.65

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