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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,658 and 944,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,658 and 944,638 is: 1,435,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,658 : 944,638 = 944,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,658/944,638 = 944,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,658x = 944,638 × 944,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,658x = 892,340,951,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,340,951,044/621,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,421.00

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