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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,198 and 955,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,198 and 955,545 is: 1,455,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,198 : 955,545 = 955,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,198/955,545 = 955,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,198x = 955,545 × 955,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,198x = 913,066,247,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,066,247,025/627,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,786.29

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