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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,992 and 646,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,992 and 646,764 is: 981,951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,992 : 646,764 = 646,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,992/646,764 = 646,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,992x = 646,764 × 646,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,992x = 418,303,671,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,303,671,696/425,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,951.94

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