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Finding the Third Proportional to 868,207.03 and 972,004.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 868,207.03 and 972,004.03 is: 1,088,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,207.03 : 972,004.03 = 972,004.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,207.03/972,004.03 = 972,004.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,207.03x = 972,004.03 × 972,004.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,207.03x = 944,791,836,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,791,836,766.25/868,207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,210.30

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