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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,983 and 952,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,983 and 952,040 is: 1,251,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,983 : 952,040 = 952,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,983/952,040 = 952,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,983x = 952,040 × 952,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,983x = 906,380,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,380,161,600/723,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,935.70

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