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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,488 and 979,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,488 and 979,068 is: 1,489,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,488 : 979,068 = 979,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,488/979,068 = 979,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,488x = 979,068 × 979,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,488x = 958,574,148,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,574,148,624/643,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,653.50

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