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Finding the Third Proportional to 623,938 and 958,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 623,938 and 958,444 is: 1,472,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,938 : 958,444 = 958,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,938/958,444 = 958,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,938x = 958,444 × 958,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,938x = 918,614,901,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,614,901,136/623,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,285.55

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