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Finding the Third Proportional to 639,560 and 923,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 639,560 and 923,982 is: 1,334,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,560 : 923,982 = 923,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,560/923,982 = 923,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,560x = 923,982 × 923,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,560x = 853,742,736,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,742,736,324/639,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,890.76

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