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Finding the Third Proportional to 654,030 and 955,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 654,030 and 955,162 is: 1,394,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,030 : 955,162 = 955,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,030/955,162 = 955,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,030x = 955,162 × 955,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,030x = 912,334,446,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,334,446,244/654,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394,942.81

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