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Finding the Third Proportional to 640,866 and 966,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 640,866 and 966,207 is: 1,456,710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,866 : 966,207 = 966,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,866/966,207 = 966,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,866x = 966,207 × 966,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,866x = 933,555,966,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,555,966,849/640,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,710.09

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