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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,452 and 652,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,452 and 652,786 is: 1,013,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,452 : 652,786 = 652,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,452/652,786 = 652,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,452x = 652,786 × 652,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,452x = 426,129,561,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,129,561,796/420,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,503.47

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