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Finding the Third Proportional to 650,682 and 972,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 650,682 and 972,288 is: 1,452,850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,682 : 972,288 = 972,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,682/972,288 = 972,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,682x = 972,288 × 972,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,682x = 945,343,954,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,343,954,944/650,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,850.94

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