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Finding the Third Proportional to 421,879 and 653,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 421,879 and 653,412 is: 1,012,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,879 : 653,412 = 653,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,879/653,412 = 653,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,879x = 653,412 × 653,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,879x = 426,947,241,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,947,241,744/421,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,013.50

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