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Finding the Third Proportional to 649,836 and 974,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 649,836 and 974,754 is: 1,462,131

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,836 : 974,754 = 974,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,836/974,754 = 974,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,836x = 974,754 × 974,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,836x = 950,145,360,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,145,360,516/649,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,131

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