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Finding the Third Proportional to 698,904 and 956,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 698,904 and 956,392 is: 1,308,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,904 : 956,392 = 956,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,904/956,392 = 956,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,904x = 956,392 × 956,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,904x = 914,685,657,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,685,657,664/698,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,742.91

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