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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,288 and 970,593.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,288 and 970,593.75 is: 1,473,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,288 : 970,593.75 = 970,593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,288/970,593.75 = 970,593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,288x = 970,593.75 × 970,593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,288x = 942,052,227,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,052,227,539.06/639,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,595.98

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