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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,670 and 972,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,670 and 972,175 is: 1,452,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,670 : 972,175 = 972,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,670/972,175 = 972,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,670x = 972,175 × 972,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,670x = 945,124,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,124,230,625/650,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,540.04

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