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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,228 and 983,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,228 and 983,718 is: 1,560,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,228 : 983,718 = 983,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,228/983,718 = 983,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,228x = 983,718 × 983,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,228x = 967,701,103,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,701,103,524/620,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560,234.47

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