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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,058 and 847,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,058 and 847,179 is: 1,114,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,058 : 847,179 = 847,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,058/847,179 = 847,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,058x = 847,179 × 847,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,058x = 717,712,258,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,712,258,041/644,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,359.67

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