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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,636 and 979,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,636 and 979,116 is: 1,520,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,636 : 979,116 = 979,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,636/979,116 = 979,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,636x = 979,116 × 979,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,636x = 958,668,141,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,668,141,456/630,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520,160.82

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