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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,583 and 644,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,583 and 644,410 is: 973,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,583 : 644,410 = 644,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,583/644,410 = 644,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,583x = 644,410 × 644,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,583x = 415,264,248,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,264,248,100/426,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,466.47

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