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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,208 and 961,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,208 and 961,902 is: 1,499,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,208 : 961,902 = 961,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,208/961,902 = 961,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,208x = 961,902 × 961,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,208x = 925,255,457,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,255,457,604/617,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,098.29

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