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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,224 and 623,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,224 and 623,262 is: 968,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,224 : 623,262 = 623,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,224/623,262 = 623,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,224x = 623,262 × 623,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,224x = 388,455,520,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,455,520,644/401,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,176.18

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