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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,687 and 934,838.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,687 and 934,838.63 is: 1,405,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,687 : 934,838.63 = 934,838.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,687/934,838.63 = 934,838.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,687x = 934,838.63 × 934,838.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,687x = 873,923,254,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,923,254,791.89/621,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,728.69

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