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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,882 and 950,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,882 and 950,850 is: 1,453,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,882 : 950,850 = 950,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,882/950,850 = 950,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,882x = 950,850 × 950,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,882x = 904,115,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,115,722,500/621,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,838.06

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