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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,853.88 and 946,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,853.88 and 946,044 is: 1,432,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,853.88 : 946,044 = 946,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,853.88/946,044 = 946,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,853.88x = 946,044 × 946,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,853.88x = 894,999,249,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,999,249,936/624,853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,333.68

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