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Finding the Third Proportional to 419,572 and 645,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 419,572 and 645,286 is: 992,425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,572 : 645,286 = 645,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,572/645,286 = 645,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,572x = 645,286 × 645,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,572x = 416,394,021,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,394,021,796/419,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,425.67

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