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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,412 and 658,631.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,412 and 658,631.25 is: 1,019,705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,412 : 658,631.25 = 658,631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,412/658,631.25 = 658,631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,412x = 658,631.25 × 658,631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,412x = 433,795,123,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,795,123,476.56/425,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,705.89

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