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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,996 and 646,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,996 and 646,770 is: 981,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,996 : 646,770 = 646,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,996/646,770 = 646,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,996x = 646,770 × 646,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,996x = 418,311,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,311,432,900/425,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981,960.94

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