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Finding the Third Proportional to 624,897 and 933,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 624,897 and 933,257 is: 1,393,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,897 : 933,257 = 933,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,897/933,257 = 933,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,897x = 933,257 × 933,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,897x = 870,968,628,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,968,628,049/624,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,779.50

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