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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,537 and 622,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,537 and 622,575 is: 987,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,537 : 622,575 = 622,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,537/622,575 = 622,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,537x = 622,575 × 622,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,537x = 387,599,630,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,599,630,625/392,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,421.90

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