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Finding the Third Proportional to 679,560 and 950,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 679,560 and 950,574 is: 1,329,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,560 : 950,574 = 950,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,560/950,574 = 950,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,560x = 950,574 × 950,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,560x = 903,590,929,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,590,929,476/679,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,670.57

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