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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,270 and 942,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,270 and 942,323 is: 1,415,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,270 : 942,323 = 942,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,270/942,323 = 942,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,270x = 942,323 × 942,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,270x = 887,972,636,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,972,636,329/627,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,614.71

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