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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,944 and 622,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,944 and 622,512 is: 952,271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,944 : 622,512 = 622,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,944/622,512 = 622,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,944x = 622,512 × 622,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,944x = 387,521,190,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,521,190,144/406,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,271.54

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