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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,816 and 651,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,816 and 651,966 is: 1,000,573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,816 : 651,966 = 651,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,816/651,966 = 651,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,816x = 651,966 × 651,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,816x = 425,059,665,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,059,665,156/424,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,573.58

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