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Finding the Third Proportional to 614,348 and 961,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 614,348 and 961,652 is: 1,505,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,348 : 961,652 = 961,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,348/961,652 = 961,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,348x = 961,652 × 961,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,348x = 924,774,569,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,774,569,104/614,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,294.34

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