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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,970 and 622,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,970 and 622,550 is: 952,326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,970 : 622,550 = 622,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,970/622,550 = 622,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,970x = 622,550 × 622,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,970x = 387,568,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,568,502,500/406,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,326.96

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