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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,150 and 618,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,150 and 618,515 is: 904,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,150 : 618,515 = 618,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,150/618,515 = 618,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,150x = 618,515 × 618,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,150x = 382,560,805,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,560,805,225/423,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,078.47

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