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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,738 and 952,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,738 and 952,668 is: 1,438,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,738 : 952,668 = 952,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,738/952,668 = 952,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,738x = 952,668 × 952,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,738x = 907,576,318,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,576,318,224/630,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,911.75

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