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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,762 and 957,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,762 and 957,669 is: 1,479,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,762 : 957,669 = 957,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,762/957,669 = 957,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,762x = 957,669 × 957,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,762x = 917,129,913,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,129,913,561/619,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,809.85

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