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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,272.69 and 939,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,272.69 and 939,762 is: 1,423,813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,272.69 : 939,762 = 939,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,272.69/939,762 = 939,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,272.69x = 939,762 × 939,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,272.69x = 883,152,616,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,152,616,644/620,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,813.48

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