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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,562 and 971,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,562 and 971,344 is: 1,457,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,562 : 971,344 = 971,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,562/971,344 = 971,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,562x = 971,344 × 971,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,562x = 943,509,166,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,509,166,336/647,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,017.50

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