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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,397 and 929,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,397 and 929,683 is: 1,384,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,397 : 929,683 = 929,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,397/929,683 = 929,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,397x = 929,683 × 929,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,397x = 864,310,480,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,310,480,489/624,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,232.28

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