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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,886 and 949,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,886 and 949,374 is: 1,451,652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,886 : 949,374 = 949,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,886/949,374 = 949,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,886x = 949,374 × 949,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,886x = 901,310,991,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,310,991,876/620,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,652.95

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