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Finding the Third Proportional to 618,526 and 957,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 618,526 and 957,716 is: 1,482,912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,526 : 957,716 = 957,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,526/957,716 = 957,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,526x = 957,716 × 957,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,526x = 917,219,936,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,219,936,656/618,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,912.50

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