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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,867 and 957,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,867 and 957,854 is: 1,480,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,867 : 957,854 = 957,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,867/957,854 = 957,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,867x = 957,854 × 957,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,867x = 917,484,285,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,484,285,316/619,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,130.88

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