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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,436 and 953,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,436 and 953,478 is: 1,393,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,436 : 953,478 = 953,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,436/953,478 = 953,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,436x = 953,478 × 953,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,436x = 909,120,296,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,120,296,484/652,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,424.48

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