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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,466 and 958,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,466 and 958,637 is: 1,419,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,466 : 958,637 = 958,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,466/958,637 = 958,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,466x = 958,637 × 958,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,466x = 918,984,897,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,984,897,769/647,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,356.23

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