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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,520 and 622,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,520 and 622,560 is: 987,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,520 : 622,560 = 622,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,520/622,560 = 622,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,520x = 622,560 × 622,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,520x = 387,580,953,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,580,953,600/392,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,417.08

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