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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,234 and 639,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,234 and 639,773 is: 962,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,234 : 639,773 = 639,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,234/639,773 = 639,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,234x = 639,773 × 639,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,234x = 409,309,491,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,309,491,529/425,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,551.19

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