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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,888 and 957,468

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,888 and 957,468 is: 1,478,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,888 : 957,468 = 957,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,888/957,468 = 957,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,888x = 957,468 × 957,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,888x = 916,744,971,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,744,971,024/619,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,888.07

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