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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,795 and 980,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,795 and 980,608 is: 1,561,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,795 : 980,608 = 980,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,795/980,608 = 980,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,795x = 980,608 × 980,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,795x = 961,592,049,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,592,049,664/615,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,545.72

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