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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,355 and 954,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,355 and 954,656 is: 1,425,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,355 : 954,656 = 954,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,355/954,656 = 954,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,355x = 954,656 × 954,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,355x = 911,368,078,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,368,078,336/639,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,449.21

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