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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,338 and 961,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,338 and 961,614 is: 1,505,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,338 : 961,614 = 961,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,338/961,614 = 961,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,338x = 961,614 × 961,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,338x = 924,701,484,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,701,484,996/614,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,199.88

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