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Finding the Third Proportional to 619,940 and 957,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 619,940 and 957,532 is: 1,478,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,940 : 957,532 = 957,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,940/957,532 = 957,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,940x = 957,532 × 957,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,940x = 916,867,531,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,867,531,024/619,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,961.72

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