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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,480 and 952,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,480 and 952,182 is: 1,420,014.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,480 : 952,182 = 952,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,480/952,182 = 952,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,480x = 952,182 × 952,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,480x = 906,650,561,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,650,561,124/638,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,014.04

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