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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,898 and 949,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,898 and 949,392 is: 1,451,679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,898 : 949,392 = 949,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,898/949,392 = 949,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,898x = 949,392 × 949,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,898x = 901,345,169,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,345,169,664/620,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,679.94

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