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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,956 and 827,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,956 and 827,670 is: 1,108,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,956 : 827,670 = 827,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,956/827,670 = 827,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,956x = 827,670 × 827,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,956x = 685,037,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,037,628,900/617,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,554.05

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