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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,566 and 971,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,566 and 971,350 is: 1,457,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,566 : 971,350 = 971,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,566/971,350 = 971,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,566x = 971,350 × 971,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,566x = 943,520,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,520,822,500/647,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,026.50

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