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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,596 and 948,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,596 and 948,714 is: 1,450,312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,596 : 948,714 = 948,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,596/948,714 = 948,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,596x = 948,714 × 948,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,596x = 900,058,253,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,058,253,796/620,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,312.69

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