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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,788 and 958,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,788 and 958,068 is: 1,425,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,788 : 958,068 = 958,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,788/958,068 = 958,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,788x = 958,068 × 958,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,788x = 917,894,292,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,894,292,624/643,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,771.05

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