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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,272 and 960,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,272 and 960,888 is: 1,483,765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,272 : 960,888 = 960,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,272/960,888 = 960,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,272x = 960,888 × 960,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,272x = 923,305,748,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,305,748,544/622,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,765.54

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