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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,896 and 643,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,896 and 643,143 is: 968,931.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,896 : 643,143 = 643,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,896/643,143 = 643,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,896x = 643,143 × 643,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,896x = 413,632,918,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,632,918,449/426,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,931.35

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