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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,392 and 652,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,392 and 652,701 is: 1,013,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,392 : 652,701 = 652,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,392/652,701 = 652,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,392x = 652,701 × 652,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,392x = 426,018,595,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,018,595,401/420,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,384.16

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