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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,826 and 630,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,826 and 630,842 is: 980,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,826 : 630,842 = 630,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,826/630,842 = 630,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,826x = 630,842 × 630,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,826x = 397,961,628,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,961,628,964/405,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,621.32

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