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Finding the Third Proportional to 668,975.63 and 953,636.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 668,975.63 and 953,636.63 is: 1,359,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,975.63 : 953,636.63 = 953,636.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,975.63/953,636.63 = 953,636.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,975.63x = 953,636.63 × 953,636.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,975.63x = 909,422,812,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,422,812,541.39/668,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,425.93

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