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Finding the Third Proportional to 666,342 and 949,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 666,342 and 949,671 is: 1,353,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,342 : 949,671 = 949,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,342/949,671 = 949,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,342x = 949,671 × 949,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,342x = 901,875,008,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,875,008,241/666,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,471.65

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