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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,045 and 647,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,045 and 647,964 is: 992,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,045 : 647,964 = 647,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,045/647,964 = 647,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,045x = 647,964 × 647,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,045x = 419,857,345,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,857,345,296/423,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,464.97

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