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Finding the Third Proportional to 679,529 and 950,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 679,529 and 950,531 is: 1,329,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,529 : 950,531 = 950,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,529/950,531 = 950,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,529x = 950,531 × 950,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,529x = 903,509,181,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,509,181,961/679,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,610.92

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