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Finding the Third Proportional to 482,672 and 634,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 482,672 and 634,713 is: 834,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,672 : 634,713 = 634,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,672/634,713 = 634,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,672x = 634,713 × 634,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,672x = 402,860,592,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,860,592,369/482,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,646.70

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