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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,531 and 923,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,531 and 923,940 is: 1,334,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,531 : 923,940 = 923,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,531/923,940 = 923,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,531x = 923,940 × 923,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,531x = 853,665,123,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,665,123,600/639,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,829.94

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