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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,320 and 945,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,320 and 945,155 is: 1,399,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,320 : 945,155 = 945,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,320/945,155 = 945,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,320x = 945,155 × 945,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,320x = 893,317,974,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,317,974,025/638,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,482.98

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