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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,196 and 955,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,196 and 955,542 is: 1,455,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,196 : 955,542 = 955,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,196/955,542 = 955,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,196x = 955,542 × 955,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,196x = 913,060,513,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,060,513,764/627,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,781.79

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