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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,636 and 948,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,636 and 948,996 is: 1,451,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,636 : 948,996 = 948,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,636/948,996 = 948,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,636x = 948,996 × 948,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,636x = 900,593,408,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,593,408,016/620,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,081.48

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