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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,131 and 946,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,131 and 946,572 is: 1,428,726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,131 : 946,572 = 946,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,131/946,572 = 946,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,131x = 946,572 × 946,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,131x = 895,998,551,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,998,551,184/627,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,726.30

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