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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,690 and 934,842.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,690 and 934,842.75 is: 1,405,734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,690 : 934,842.75 = 934,842.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,690/934,842.75 = 934,842.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,690x = 934,842.75 × 934,842.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,690x = 873,930,967,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,930,967,227.56/621,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,734.32

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