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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,808 and 975,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,808 and 975,264 is: 1,325,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,808 : 975,264 = 975,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,808/975,264 = 975,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,808x = 975,264 × 975,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,808x = 951,139,869,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,139,869,696/717,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,061.67

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