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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,322 and 626,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,322 and 626,562 is: 903,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,322 : 626,562 = 626,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,322/626,562 = 626,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,322x = 626,562 × 626,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,322x = 392,579,939,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,579,939,844/434,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,891.44

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