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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,845 and 603,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,845 and 603,749 is: 846,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,845 : 603,749 = 603,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,845/603,749 = 603,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,845x = 603,749 × 603,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,845x = 364,512,855,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,512,855,001/430,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,041.74

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