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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,810 and 651,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,810 and 651,897 is: 1,009,884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,810 : 651,897 = 651,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,810/651,897 = 651,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,810x = 651,897 × 651,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,810x = 424,969,698,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,969,698,609/420,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,884.98

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