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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,680 and 652,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,680 and 652,224 is: 1,008,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,680 : 652,224 = 652,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,680/652,224 = 652,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,680x = 652,224 × 652,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,680x = 425,396,146,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,396,146,176/421,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,812.72

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