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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,877 and 946,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,877 and 946,070 is: 1,432,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,877 : 946,070 = 946,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,877/946,070 = 946,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,877x = 946,070 × 946,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,877x = 895,048,444,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,048,444,900/624,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,359.40

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