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Finding the Third Proportional to 665,010 and 973,923.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 665,010 and 973,923.75 is: 1,426,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,010 : 973,923.75 = 973,923.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,010/973,923.75 = 973,923.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,010x = 973,923.75 × 973,923.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,010x = 948,527,470,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,527,470,814.06/665,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,335.65

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