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Finding the Third Proportional to 626,758 and 954,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 626,758 and 954,821 is: 1,454,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,758 : 954,821 = 954,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,758/954,821 = 954,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,758x = 954,821 × 954,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,758x = 911,683,142,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,683,142,041/626,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,601.52

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