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Finding the Third Proportional to 695,608 and 931,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 695,608 and 931,740 is: 1,248,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,608 : 931,740 = 931,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,608/931,740 = 931,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,608x = 931,740 × 931,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,608x = 868,139,427,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,139,427,600/695,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,029.68

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