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Finding the Third Proportional to 622,992 and 946,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 622,992 and 946,800 is: 1,438,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,992 : 946,800 = 946,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,992/946,800 = 946,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,992x = 946,800 × 946,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,992x = 896,430,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,430,240,000/622,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,911.32

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