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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,029 and 932,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,029 and 932,099 is: 1,408,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,029 : 932,099 = 932,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,029/932,099 = 932,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,029x = 932,099 × 932,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,029x = 868,808,545,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,808,545,801/617,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,051.40

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