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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,232 and 947,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,232 and 947,592 is: 1,461,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,232 : 947,592 = 947,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,232/947,592 = 947,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,232x = 947,592 × 947,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,232x = 897,930,598,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,930,598,464/614,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,875.31

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