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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,221 and 937,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,221 and 937,534 is: 1,311,462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,221 : 937,534 = 937,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,221/937,534 = 937,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,221x = 937,534 × 937,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,221x = 878,970,001,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,970,001,156/670,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,462.94

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