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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,232 and 961,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,232 and 961,935 is: 1,499,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,232 : 961,935 = 961,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,232/961,935 = 961,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,232x = 961,935 × 961,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,232x = 925,318,944,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,318,944,225/617,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,142.86

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