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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,782 and 949,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,782 and 949,224 is: 1,451,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,782 : 949,224 = 949,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,782/949,224 = 949,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,782x = 949,224 × 949,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,782x = 901,026,202,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,026,202,176/620,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,437.38

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