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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,332 and 970,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,332 and 970,761 is: 1,476,311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,332 : 970,761 = 970,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,332/970,761 = 970,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,332x = 970,761 × 970,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,332x = 942,376,919,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,376,919,121/638,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,311.57

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