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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,036 and 970,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,036 and 970,218 is: 1,473,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,036 : 970,218 = 970,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,036/970,218 = 970,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,036x = 970,218 × 970,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,036x = 941,322,967,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,322,967,524/639,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,035.90

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