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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,192 and 955,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,192 and 955,536 is: 1,455,772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,192 : 955,536 = 955,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,192/955,536 = 955,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,192x = 955,536 × 955,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,192x = 913,049,047,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,049,047,296/627,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,772.79

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