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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,890 and 646,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,890 and 646,423 is: 1,029,497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,890 : 646,423 = 646,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,890/646,423 = 646,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,890x = 646,423 × 646,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,890x = 417,862,694,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,862,694,929/405,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,497.39

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