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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,782 and 626,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,782 and 626,995 is: 973,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,782 : 626,995 = 626,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,782/626,995 = 626,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,782x = 626,995 × 626,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,782x = 393,122,730,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,122,730,025/403,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,601.42

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