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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,658 and 622,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,658 and 622,764 is: 987,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,658 : 622,764 = 622,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,658/622,764 = 622,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,658x = 622,764 × 622,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,658x = 387,834,999,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,834,999,696/392,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,717.05

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