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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,976 and 622,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,976 and 622,608 is: 952,490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,976 : 622,608 = 622,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,976/622,608 = 622,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,976x = 622,608 × 622,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,976x = 387,640,721,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,640,721,664/406,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,490.37

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