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Finding the Third Proportional to 627,325 and 996,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 627,325 and 996,938 is: 1,584,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,325 : 996,938 = 996,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,325/996,938 = 996,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,325x = 996,938 × 996,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,325x = 993,885,375,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,885,375,844/627,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584,322.92

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