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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,056 and 932,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,056 and 932,160 is: 1,408,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,056 : 932,160 = 932,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,056/932,160 = 932,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,056x = 932,160 × 932,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,056x = 868,922,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,922,265,600/617,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,174.08

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