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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,362 and 954,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,362 and 954,665 is: 1,425,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,362 : 954,665 = 954,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,362/954,665 = 954,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,362x = 954,665 × 954,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,362x = 911,385,262,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,385,262,225/639,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,460.48

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