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Finding the Third Proportional to 677,539 and 929,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 677,539 and 929,056 is: 1,273,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,539 : 929,056 = 929,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,539/929,056 = 929,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,539x = 929,056 × 929,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,539x = 863,145,051,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,145,051,136/677,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,941.50

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