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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,834 and 625,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,834 and 625,222 is: 967,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,834 : 625,222 = 625,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,834/625,222 = 625,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,834x = 625,222 × 625,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,834x = 390,902,549,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,902,549,284/403,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,978.30

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