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Finding the Third Proportional to 475,832 and 645,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 475,832 and 645,922 is: 876,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,832 : 645,922 = 645,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,832/645,922 = 645,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,832x = 645,922 × 645,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,832x = 417,215,230,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,215,230,084/475,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,812.05

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