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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,935 and 958,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,935 and 958,440 is: 1,472,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,935 : 958,440 = 958,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,935/958,440 = 958,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,935x = 958,440 × 958,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,935x = 918,607,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,607,233,600/623,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,280.34

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