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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,060 and 622,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,060 and 622,678 is: 952,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,060 : 622,678 = 622,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,060/622,678 = 622,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,060x = 622,678 × 622,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,060x = 387,727,891,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,727,891,684/407,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,507.96

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