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Finding the Third Proportional to 656,204 and 938,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 656,204 and 938,368 is: 1,341,860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,204 : 938,368 = 938,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,204/938,368 = 938,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,204x = 938,368 × 938,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,204x = 880,534,503,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,534,503,424/656,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,860.92

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