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Finding the Third Proportional to 668,976.38 and 953,637.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 668,976.38 and 953,637.75 is: 1,359,427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,976.38 : 953,637.75 = 953,637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,976.38/953,637.75 = 953,637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,976.38x = 953,637.75 × 953,637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,976.38x = 909,424,958,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,424,958,225.06/668,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,427.62

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