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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,750 and 626,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,750 and 626,951 is: 973,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,750 : 626,951 = 626,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,750/626,951 = 626,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,750x = 626,951 × 626,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,750x = 393,067,556,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,067,556,401/403,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,541.94

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