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Finding the Third Proportional to 679,588 and 950,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 679,588 and 950,518 is: 1,329,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,588 : 950,518 = 950,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,588/950,518 = 950,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,588x = 950,518 × 950,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,588x = 903,484,468,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,484,468,324/679,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,459.13

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