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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,827.25 and 620,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,827.25 and 620,622 is: 942,137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,827.25 : 620,622 = 620,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,827.25/620,622 = 620,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,827.25x = 620,622 × 620,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,827.25x = 385,171,666,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,171,666,884/408,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,137.95

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