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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,813 and 957,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,813 and 957,751 is: 1,479,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,813 : 957,751 = 957,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,813/957,751 = 957,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,813x = 957,751 × 957,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,813x = 917,286,978,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,286,978,001/619,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,941.50

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