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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,682 and 637,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,682 and 637,350 is: 954,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,682 : 637,350 = 637,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,682/637,350 = 637,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,682x = 637,350 × 637,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,682x = 406,215,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,215,022,500/425,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,268.73

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