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Finding the Third Proportional to 419,652 and 665,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 419,652 and 665,518 is: 1,055,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,652 : 665,518 = 665,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,652/665,518 = 665,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,652x = 665,518 × 665,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,652x = 442,914,208,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,914,208,324/419,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,432.14

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