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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,530 and 627,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,530 and 627,075 is: 926,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,530 : 627,075 = 627,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,530/627,075 = 627,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,530x = 627,075 × 627,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,530x = 393,223,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,223,055,625/424,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,255.05

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