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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,152 and 972,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,152 and 972,212 is: 1,449,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,152 : 972,212 = 972,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,152/972,212 = 972,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,152x = 972,212 × 972,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,152x = 945,196,172,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,196,172,944/652,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,349.50

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