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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,646 and 942,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,646 and 942,474 is: 1,397,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,646 : 942,474 = 942,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,646/942,474 = 942,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,646x = 942,474 × 942,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,646x = 888,257,240,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,257,240,676/635,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,408.68

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