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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,758 and 957,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,758 and 957,663 is: 1,479,800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,758 : 957,663 = 957,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,758/957,663 = 957,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,758x = 957,663 × 957,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,758x = 917,118,421,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,118,421,569/619,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,800.86

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