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Finding the Third Proportional to 640,946 and 928,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 640,946 and 928,371 is: 1,344,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,946 : 928,371 = 928,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,946/928,371 = 928,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,946x = 928,371 × 928,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,946x = 861,872,713,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,872,713,641/640,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,688.50

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