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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,442 and 652,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,442 and 652,806 is: 1,013,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,442 : 652,806 = 652,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,442/652,806 = 652,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,442x = 652,806 × 652,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,442x = 426,155,673,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,155,673,636/420,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,589.68

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