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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,288 and 639,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,288 and 639,252 is: 965,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,288 : 639,252 = 639,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,288/639,252 = 639,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,288x = 639,252 × 639,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,288x = 408,643,119,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,643,119,504/423,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965,402.09

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