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Finding the Third Proportional to 631,794 and 970,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 631,794 and 970,614 is: 1,491,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,794 : 970,614 = 970,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,794/970,614 = 970,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,794x = 970,614 × 970,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,794x = 942,091,536,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,091,536,996/631,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,137.20

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