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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,165 and 651,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,165 and 651,672 is: 1,010,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,165 : 651,672 = 651,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,165/651,672 = 651,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,165x = 651,672 × 651,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,165x = 424,676,395,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,676,395,584/420,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,737.20

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