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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,397 and 954,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,397 and 954,708 is: 1,425,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,397 : 954,708 = 954,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,397/954,708 = 954,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,397x = 954,708 × 954,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,397x = 911,467,365,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,467,365,264/639,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,510.86

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