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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,663 and 962,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,663 and 962,838 is: 1,491,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,663 : 962,838 = 962,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,663/962,838 = 962,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,663x = 962,838 × 962,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,663x = 927,057,014,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,057,014,244/621,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,253.32

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