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Finding the Third Proportional to 631,940 and 969,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 631,940 and 969,028 is: 1,485,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,940 : 969,028 = 969,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,940/969,028 = 969,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,940x = 969,028 × 969,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,940x = 939,015,264,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,015,264,784/631,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,924.72

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