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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,332 and 618,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,332 and 618,950 is: 896,490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,332 : 618,950 = 618,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,332/618,950 = 618,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,332x = 618,950 × 618,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,332x = 383,099,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,099,102,500/427,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,490.56

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