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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,126 and 968,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,126 and 968,577 is: 1,500,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,126 : 968,577 = 968,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,126/968,577 = 968,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,126x = 968,577 × 968,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,126x = 938,141,404,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,141,404,929/625,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500,723.70

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