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Finding the Third Proportional to 423,069 and 655,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 423,069 and 655,375 is: 1,015,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,069 : 655,375 = 655,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,069/655,375 = 655,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,069x = 655,375 × 655,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,069x = 429,516,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,516,390,625/423,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015,239.57

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