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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,663 and 634,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,663 and 634,705 is: 834,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,663 : 634,705 = 634,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,663/634,705 = 634,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,663x = 634,705 × 634,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,663x = 402,850,437,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,850,437,025/482,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,641.22

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