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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,638 and 925,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,638 and 925,239 is: 1,390,536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,638 : 925,239 = 925,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,638/925,239 = 925,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,638x = 925,239 × 925,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,638x = 856,067,207,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,067,207,121/615,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,536.66

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