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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,513 and 959,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,513 and 959,742 is: 1,482,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,513 : 959,742 = 959,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,513/959,742 = 959,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,513x = 959,742 × 959,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,513x = 921,104,706,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,104,706,564/621,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,036.11

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