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Finding the Third Proportional to 668,982 and 953,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 668,982 and 953,645 is: 1,359,436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,982 : 953,645 = 953,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,982/953,645 = 953,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,982x = 953,645 × 953,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,982x = 909,438,786,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,438,786,025/668,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,436.85

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