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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,810 and 640,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,810 and 640,035 is: 966,576.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,810 : 640,035 = 640,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,810/640,035 = 640,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,810x = 640,035 × 640,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,810x = 409,644,801,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,644,801,225/423,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,576.53

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