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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,063 and 621,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,063 and 621,122 is: 945,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,063 : 621,122 = 621,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,063/621,122 = 621,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,063x = 621,122 × 621,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,063x = 385,792,538,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,792,538,884/408,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945,423.96

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