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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,178 and 968,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,178 and 968,628 is: 1,488,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,178 : 968,628 = 968,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,178/968,628 = 968,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,178x = 968,628 × 968,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,178x = 938,240,202,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,240,202,384/630,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,849.50

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