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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,360 and 954,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,360 and 954,662 is: 1,425,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,360 : 954,662 = 954,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,360/954,662 = 954,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,360x = 954,662 × 954,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,360x = 911,379,534,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,379,534,244/639,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,455.98

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