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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,674 and 637,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,674 and 637,340 is: 954,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,674 : 637,340 = 637,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,674/637,340 = 637,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,674x = 637,340 × 637,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,674x = 406,202,275,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,202,275,600/425,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,256.72

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