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Finding the Third Proportional to 636,006 and 860,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 636,006 and 860,697 is: 1,164,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,006 : 860,697 = 860,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,006/860,697 = 860,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,006x = 860,697 × 860,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,006x = 740,799,325,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,799,325,809/636,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164,767.83

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