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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,334 and 945,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,334 and 945,176 is: 1,399,514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,334 : 945,176 = 945,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,334/945,176 = 945,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,334x = 945,176 × 945,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,334x = 893,357,670,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,357,670,976/638,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,514.47

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