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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,846 and 640,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,846 and 640,089 is: 966,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,846 : 640,089 = 640,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,846/640,089 = 640,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,846x = 640,089 × 640,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,846x = 409,713,927,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,713,927,921/423,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,657.53

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