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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,287 and 970,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,287 and 970,594 is: 1,473,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,287 : 970,594 = 970,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,287/970,594 = 970,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,287x = 970,594 × 970,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,287x = 942,052,712,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,052,712,836/639,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,599.05

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