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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,442 and 652,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,442 and 652,774 is: 1,013,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,442 : 652,774 = 652,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,442/652,774 = 652,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,442x = 652,774 × 652,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,442x = 426,113,895,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,113,895,076/420,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,490.32

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