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Finding the Third Proportional to 617,972 and 956,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 617,972 and 956,361 is: 1,480,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,972 : 956,361 = 956,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,972/956,361 = 956,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,972x = 956,361 × 956,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,972x = 914,626,362,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,626,362,321/617,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,044.99

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