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Finding the Third Proportional to 656,202 and 938,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 656,202 and 938,367 is: 1,341,862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,202 : 938,367 = 938,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,202/938,367 = 938,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,202x = 938,367 × 938,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,202x = 880,532,626,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,532,626,689/656,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,862.15

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