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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,906 and 640,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,906 and 640,179 is: 966,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,906 : 640,179 = 640,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,906/640,179 = 640,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,906x = 640,179 × 640,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,906x = 409,829,152,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,829,152,041/423,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,792.52

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