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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,281 and 957,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,281 and 957,102 is: 1,479,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,281 : 957,102 = 957,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,281/957,102 = 957,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,281x = 957,102 × 957,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,281x = 916,044,238,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,044,238,404/619,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,206.11

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