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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,818 and 667,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,818 and 667,983 is: 1,047,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,818 : 667,983 = 667,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,818/667,983 = 667,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,818x = 667,983 × 667,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,818x = 446,201,288,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,201,288,289/425,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,868.55

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