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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,442 and 948,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,442 and 948,513 is: 1,450,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,442 : 948,513 = 948,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,442/948,513 = 948,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,442x = 948,513 × 948,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,442x = 899,676,911,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,676,911,169/620,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,058.04

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