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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,966 and 952,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,966 and 952,029 is: 1,251,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,966 : 952,029 = 952,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,966/952,029 = 952,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,966x = 952,029 × 952,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,966x = 906,359,216,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,359,216,841/723,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,936.16

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