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Finding the Third Proportional to 629,868 and 956,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 629,868 and 956,466 is: 1,452,411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,868 : 956,466 = 956,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,868/956,466 = 956,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,868x = 956,466 × 956,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,868x = 914,827,209,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,827,209,156/629,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,411.00

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