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Finding the Third Proportional to 679,628 and 950,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 679,628 and 950,801 is: 1,330,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,628 : 950,801 = 950,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,628/950,801 = 950,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,628x = 950,801 × 950,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,628x = 904,022,541,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,022,541,601/679,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,172.60

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