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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,334 and 970,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,334 and 970,765 is: 1,476,319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,334 : 970,765 = 970,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,334/970,765 = 970,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,334x = 970,765 × 970,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,334x = 942,384,685,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,384,685,225/638,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,319.11

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