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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,192 and 993,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,192 and 993,312 is: 1,580,713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,192 : 993,312 = 993,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,192/993,312 = 993,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,192x = 993,312 × 993,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,192x = 986,668,729,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,668,729,344/624,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,713.51

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