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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,252 and 977,514.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,252 and 977,514.75 is: 1,516,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,252 : 977,514.75 = 977,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,252/977,514.75 = 977,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,252x = 977,514.75 × 977,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,252x = 955,535,086,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,535,086,467.56/630,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,115.91

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