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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,235 and 639,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,235 and 639,774 is: 962,551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,235 : 639,774 = 639,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,235/639,774 = 639,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,235x = 639,774 × 639,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,235x = 409,310,771,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,310,771,076/425,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,551.93

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