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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,995.06 and 978,900.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,995.06 and 978,900.19 is: 1,518,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,995.06 : 978,900.19 = 978,900.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,995.06/978,900.19 = 978,900.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,995.06x = 978,900.19 × 978,900.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,995.06x = 958,245,577,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,245,577,087.54/630,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,626.11

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