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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,415 and 652,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,415 and 652,764 is: 1,013,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,415 : 652,764 = 652,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,415/652,764 = 652,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,415x = 652,764 × 652,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,415x = 426,100,839,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,100,839,696/420,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,524.35

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