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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,056 and 622,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,056 and 622,672 is: 952,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,056 : 622,672 = 622,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,056/622,672 = 622,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,056x = 622,672 × 622,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,056x = 387,720,419,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,720,419,584/407,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,498.97

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