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Finding the Third Proportional to 641,942 and 993,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 641,942 and 993,454 is: 1,537,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,942 : 993,454 = 993,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,942/993,454 = 993,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,942x = 993,454 × 993,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,942x = 986,950,850,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,950,850,116/641,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,445.52

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