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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,242 and 962,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,242 and 962,529 is: 1,488,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,242 : 962,529 = 962,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,242/962,529 = 962,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,242x = 962,529 × 962,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,242x = 926,462,075,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,462,075,841/622,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,909.58

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