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Finding the Third Proportional to 649,776 and 974,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 649,776 and 974,664 is: 1,461,996

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,776 : 974,664 = 974,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,776/974,664 = 974,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,776x = 974,664 × 974,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,776x = 949,969,912,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,969,912,896/649,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,996

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