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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,640 and 625,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,640 and 625,604 is: 923,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,640 : 625,604 = 625,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,640/625,604 = 625,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,640x = 625,604 × 625,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,640x = 391,380,364,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,380,364,816/423,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,851.30

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