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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,270 and 630,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,270 and 630,837 is: 946,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,270 : 630,837 = 630,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,270/630,837 = 630,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,270x = 630,837 × 630,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,270x = 397,955,320,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,955,320,569/420,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,903.94

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