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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,232 and 981,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,232 and 981,905 is: 1,551,976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,232 : 981,905 = 981,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,232/981,905 = 981,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,232x = 981,905 × 981,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,232x = 964,137,429,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,137,429,025/621,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,976.44

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