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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,356 and 946,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,356 and 946,179 is: 1,420,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,356 : 946,179 = 946,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,356/946,179 = 946,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,356x = 946,179 × 946,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,356x = 895,254,700,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,254,700,041/630,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,236.66

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