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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,582 and 929,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,582 and 929,793 is: 1,353,804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,582 : 929,793 = 929,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,582/929,793 = 929,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,582x = 929,793 × 929,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,582x = 864,515,022,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,515,022,849/638,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,804.25

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