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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,586 and 929,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,586 and 929,799 is: 1,353,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,586 : 929,799 = 929,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,586/929,799 = 929,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,586x = 929,799 × 929,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,586x = 864,526,180,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,526,180,401/638,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,813.24

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