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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,396.63 and 946,864.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,396.63 and 946,864.69 is: 1,391,305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,396.63 : 946,864.69 = 946,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,396.63/946,864.69 = 946,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,396.63x = 946,864.69 × 946,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,396.63x = 896,552,736,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,552,736,434.47/644,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,305.76

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