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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,648 and 651,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,648 and 651,712 is: 1,000,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,648 : 651,712 = 651,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,648/651,712 = 651,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,648x = 651,712 × 651,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,648x = 424,728,530,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,728,530,944/424,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,189.64

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