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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,646 and 625,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,646 and 625,611 is: 923,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,646 : 625,611 = 625,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,646/625,611 = 625,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,646x = 625,611 × 625,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,646x = 391,389,123,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,389,123,321/423,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,858.89

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