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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,344 and 961,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,344 and 961,645 is: 1,505,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,344 : 961,645 = 961,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,344/961,645 = 961,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,344x = 961,645 × 961,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,344x = 924,761,106,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,761,106,025/614,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,282.23

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