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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,948 and 622,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,948 and 622,518 is: 952,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,948 : 622,518 = 622,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,948/622,518 = 622,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,948x = 622,518 × 622,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,948x = 387,528,660,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,528,660,324/406,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,280.54

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