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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,449 and 948,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,449 and 948,522 is: 1,450,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,449 : 948,522 = 948,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,449/948,522 = 948,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,449x = 948,522 × 948,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,449x = 899,693,984,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,693,984,484/620,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,069.20

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