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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,179 and 968,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,179 and 968,630 is: 1,488,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,179 : 968,630 = 968,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,179/968,630 = 968,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,179x = 968,630 × 968,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,179x = 938,244,076,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,244,076,900/630,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,853.29

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