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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,882 and 630,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,882 and 630,843 is: 927,907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,882 : 630,843 = 630,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,882/630,843 = 630,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,882x = 630,843 × 630,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,882x = 397,962,890,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,962,890,649/428,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,907.65

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