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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,286 and 970,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,286 and 970,593 is: 1,473,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,286 : 970,593 = 970,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,286/970,593 = 970,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,286x = 970,593 × 970,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,286x = 942,050,771,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,050,771,649/639,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,598.31

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