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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,866 and 627,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,866 and 627,105 is: 973,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,866 : 627,105 = 627,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,866/627,105 = 627,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,866x = 627,105 × 627,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,866x = 393,260,681,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,260,681,025/403,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,740.50

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