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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,496 and 979,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,496 and 979,080 is: 1,489,671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,496 : 979,080 = 979,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,496/979,080 = 979,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,496x = 979,080 × 979,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,496x = 958,597,646,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,597,646,400/643,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,671.49

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