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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,356 and 970,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,356 and 970,800 is: 1,476,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,356 : 970,800 = 970,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,356/970,800 = 970,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,356x = 970,800 × 970,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,356x = 942,452,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,452,640,000/638,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,374.69

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