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Finding the Third Proportional to 668,979 and 953,641.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 668,979 and 953,641.50 is: 1,359,432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,979 : 953,641.50 = 953,641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,979/953,641.50 = 953,641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,979x = 953,641.50 × 953,641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,979x = 909,432,110,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,432,110,522.25/668,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,432.97

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