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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,074 and 619,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,074 and 619,281 is: 958,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,074 : 619,281 = 619,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,074/619,281 = 619,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,074x = 619,281 × 619,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,074x = 383,508,956,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,508,956,961/400,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,595.05

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