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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,888 and 962,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,888 and 962,352 is: 1,486,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,888 : 962,352 = 962,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,888/962,352 = 962,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,888x = 962,352 × 962,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,888x = 926,121,371,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,121,371,904/622,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,818.45

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