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Finding the Third Proportional to 626,888 and 955,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 626,888 and 955,021 is: 1,454,909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,888 : 955,021 = 955,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,888/955,021 = 955,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,888x = 955,021 × 955,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,888x = 912,065,110,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,065,110,441/626,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,909.19

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