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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,044 and 970,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,044 and 970,290 is: 1,499,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,044 : 970,290 = 970,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,044/970,290 = 970,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,044x = 970,290 × 970,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,044x = 941,462,684,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,462,684,100/628,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,039.37

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