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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,252 and 623,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,252 and 623,303 is: 968,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,252 : 623,303 = 623,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,252/623,303 = 623,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,252x = 623,303 × 623,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,252x = 388,506,629,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,506,629,809/401,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,236.00

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