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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,282 and 630,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,282 and 630,855 is: 946,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,282 : 630,855 = 630,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,282/630,855 = 630,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,282x = 630,855 × 630,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,282x = 397,978,031,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,978,031,025/420,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,930.94

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