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Finding the Third Proportional to 688,430 and 967,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 688,430 and 967,747 is: 1,360,391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,430 : 967,747 = 967,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,430/967,747 = 967,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,430x = 967,747 × 967,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,430x = 936,534,256,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,534,256,009/688,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,391.41

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