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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,972 and 646,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,972 and 646,736 is: 981,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,972 : 646,736 = 646,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,972/646,736 = 646,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,972x = 646,736 × 646,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,972x = 418,267,453,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,267,453,696/425,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,913.02

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