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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,864 and 627,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,864 and 627,102 is: 973,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,864 : 627,102 = 627,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,864/627,102 = 627,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,864x = 627,102 × 627,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,864x = 393,256,918,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,256,918,404/403,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,736.01

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