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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,984 and 622,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,984 and 622,620 is: 952,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,984 : 622,620 = 622,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,984/622,620 = 622,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,984x = 622,620 × 622,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,984x = 387,655,664,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,655,664,400/406,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,508.36

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