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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,302 and 968,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,302 and 968,841 is: 1,501,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,302 : 968,841 = 968,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,302/968,841 = 968,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,302x = 968,841 × 968,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,302x = 938,652,883,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,652,883,281/625,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501,119.27

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