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Finding the Third Proportional to 656,237 and 938,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 656,237 and 938,407 is: 1,341,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,237 : 938,407 = 938,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,237/938,407 = 938,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,237x = 938,407 × 938,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,237x = 880,607,697,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,607,697,649/656,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,904.98

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