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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,962 and 631,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,962 and 631,683 is: 975,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,962 : 631,683 = 631,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,962/631,683 = 631,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,962x = 631,683 × 631,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,962x = 399,023,412,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,023,412,489/408,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975,698.02

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