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Finding the Third Proportional to 691,499 and 932,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 691,499 and 932,191 is: 1,256,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,499 : 932,191 = 932,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,499/932,191 = 932,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,499x = 932,191 × 932,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,499x = 868,980,060,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,980,060,481/691,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,661.34

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