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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,193 and 942,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,193 and 942,850 is: 1,424,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,193 : 942,850 = 942,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,193/942,850 = 942,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,193x = 942,850 × 942,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,193x = 888,966,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,966,122,500/624,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,184.70

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