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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,162 and 955,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,162 and 955,485 is: 1,455,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,162 : 955,485 = 955,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,162/955,485 = 955,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,162x = 955,485 × 955,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,162x = 912,951,585,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,951,585,225/627,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,687.02

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