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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,162 and 947,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,162 and 947,299 is: 1,393,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,162 : 947,299 = 947,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,162/947,299 = 947,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,162x = 947,299 × 947,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,162x = 897,375,395,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,375,395,401/644,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,089.62

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