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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,468 and 972,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,468 and 972,954 is: 1,324,957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,468 : 972,954 = 972,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,468/972,954 = 972,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,468x = 972,954 × 972,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,468x = 946,639,486,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,639,486,116/714,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,957.15

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