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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,290 and 957,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,290 and 957,117 is: 1,479,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,290 : 957,117 = 957,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,290/957,117 = 957,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,290x = 957,117 × 957,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,290x = 916,072,951,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,072,951,689/619,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,230.98

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