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Finding the Third Proportional to 652,472 and 950,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 652,472 and 950,304 is: 1,384,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,472 : 950,304 = 950,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,472/950,304 = 950,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,472x = 950,304 × 950,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,472x = 903,077,692,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,077,692,416/652,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,086.51

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