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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,247 and 623,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,247 and 623,295 is: 968,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,247 : 623,295 = 623,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,247/623,295 = 623,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,247x = 623,295 × 623,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,247x = 388,496,657,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,496,657,025/401,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,223.21

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