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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,393 and 954,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,393 and 954,702 is: 1,425,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,393 : 954,702 = 954,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,393/954,702 = 954,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,393x = 954,702 × 954,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,393x = 911,455,908,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,455,908,804/639,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,501.86

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