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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,544 and 971,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,544 and 971,317 is: 1,456,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,544 : 971,317 = 971,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,544/971,317 = 971,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,544x = 971,317 × 971,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,544x = 943,456,714,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,456,714,489/647,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,977.00

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