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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,171.56 and 968,619.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,171.56 and 968,619.09 is: 1,488,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,171.56 : 968,619.09 = 968,619.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,171.56/968,619.09 = 968,619.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,171.56x = 968,619.09 × 968,619.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,171.56x = 938,222,948,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,222,948,777.07/630,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,837.33

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