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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,961 and 964,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,961 and 964,129 is: 1,412,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,961 : 964,129 = 964,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,961/964,129 = 964,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,961x = 964,129 × 964,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,961x = 929,544,728,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,544,728,641/657,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,765.69

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