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Finding the Third Proportional to 656,190 and 938,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 656,190 and 938,350 is: 1,341,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,190 : 938,350 = 938,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,190/938,350 = 938,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,190x = 938,350 × 938,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,190x = 880,500,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,500,722,500/656,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,838.07

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