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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,832 and 937,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,832 and 937,008 is: 1,324,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,832 : 937,008 = 937,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,832/937,008 = 937,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,832x = 937,008 × 937,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,832x = 877,983,992,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,983,992,064/662,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,595.06

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