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Finding the Third Proportional to 644,402 and 946,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 644,402 and 946,872 is: 1,391,315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,402 : 946,872 = 946,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,402/946,872 = 946,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,402x = 946,872 × 946,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,402x = 896,566,584,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,566,584,384/644,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,315.65

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