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Finding the Third Proportional to 631,666 and 971,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 631,666 and 971,898 is: 1,495,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,666 : 971,898 = 971,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,666/971,898 = 971,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,666x = 971,898 × 971,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,666x = 944,585,722,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,585,722,404/631,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,387.95

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