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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,697 and 905,729.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,697 and 905,729.63 is: 1,266,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,697 : 905,729.63 = 905,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,697/905,729.63 = 905,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,697x = 905,729.63 × 905,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,697x = 820,346,153,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,346,153,602.64/647,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,558.52

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