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Finding the Third Proportional to 625,998.38 and 944,844.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 625,998.38 and 944,844.75 is: 1,426,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,998.38 : 944,844.75 = 944,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,998.38/944,844.75 = 944,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,998.38x = 944,844.75 × 944,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,998.38x = 892,731,601,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,731,601,602.56/625,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,092.52

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