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Finding the Third Proportional to 666,798 and 952,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 666,798 and 952,839 is: 1,361,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,798 : 952,839 = 952,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,798/952,839 = 952,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,798x = 952,839 × 952,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,798x = 907,902,159,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,902,159,921/666,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,585.01

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