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Finding the Third Proportional to 631,624 and 970,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 631,624 and 970,865 is: 1,492,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,624 : 970,865 = 970,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,624/970,865 = 970,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,624x = 970,865 × 970,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,624x = 942,578,848,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,578,848,225/631,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,310.06

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