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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,766 and 626,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,766 and 626,975 is: 973,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,766 : 626,975 = 626,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,766/626,975 = 626,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,766x = 626,975 × 626,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,766x = 393,097,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,097,650,625/403,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,577.89

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