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Finding the Third Proportional to 712,008 and 951,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 712,008 and 951,114 is: 1,270,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,008 : 951,114 = 951,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,008/951,114 = 951,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,008x = 951,114 × 951,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,008x = 904,617,840,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,617,840,996/712,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,516.40

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