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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,760 and 626,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,760 and 626,962 is: 973,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,760 : 626,962 = 626,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,760/626,962 = 626,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,760x = 626,962 × 626,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,760x = 393,081,349,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,081,349,444/403,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,551.98

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