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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,888 and 949,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,888 and 949,377 is: 1,451,657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,888 : 949,377 = 949,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,888/949,377 = 949,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,888x = 949,377 × 949,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,888x = 901,316,688,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,316,688,129/620,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,657.45

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