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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,364 and 939,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,364 and 939,390 is: 1,342,412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,364 : 939,390 = 939,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,364/939,390 = 939,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,364x = 939,390 × 939,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,364x = 882,453,572,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,453,572,100/657,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,412.38

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