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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,990 and 921,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,990 and 921,469 is: 1,378,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,990 : 921,469 = 921,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,990/921,469 = 921,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,990x = 921,469 × 921,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,990x = 849,105,117,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,105,117,961/615,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,439.78

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