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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,808 and 667,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,808 and 667,968 is: 1,047,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,808 : 667,968 = 667,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,808/667,968 = 667,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,808x = 667,968 × 667,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,808x = 446,181,249,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,181,249,024/425,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,846.09

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