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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,771 and 957,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,771 and 957,683 is: 1,479,831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,771 : 957,683 = 957,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,771/957,683 = 957,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,771x = 957,683 × 957,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,771x = 917,156,728,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,156,728,489/619,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,831.63

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