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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,651 and 622,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,651 and 622,755 is: 987,706.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,651 : 622,755 = 622,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,651/622,755 = 622,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,651x = 622,755 × 622,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,651x = 387,823,790,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,823,790,025/392,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,706.11

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