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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,774 and 626,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,774 and 626,965 is: 973,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,774 : 626,965 = 626,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,774/626,965 = 626,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,774x = 626,965 × 626,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,774x = 393,085,111,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,085,111,225/403,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,527.55

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