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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,822 and 627,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,822 and 627,056 is: 973,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,822 : 627,056 = 627,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,822/627,056 = 627,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,822x = 627,056 × 627,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,822x = 393,199,227,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,199,227,136/403,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,694.42

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