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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,266 and 636,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,266 and 636,474 is: 950,343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,266 : 636,474 = 636,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,266/636,474 = 636,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,266x = 636,474 × 636,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,266x = 405,099,152,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,099,152,676/426,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,343.57

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