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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,216 and 657,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,216 and 657,984 is: 1,018,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,216 : 657,984 = 657,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,216/657,984 = 657,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,216x = 657,984 × 657,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,216x = 432,942,944,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,942,944,256/425,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,171.81

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