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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,980 and 622,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,980 and 622,614 is: 952,499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,980 : 622,614 = 622,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,980/622,614 = 622,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,980x = 622,614 × 622,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,980x = 387,648,192,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,648,192,996/406,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,499.37

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