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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,596 and 959,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,596 and 959,853 is: 1,482,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,596 : 959,853 = 959,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,596/959,853 = 959,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,596x = 959,853 × 959,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,596x = 921,317,781,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,317,781,609/621,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,181.00

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