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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,421 and 658,645.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,421 and 658,645.50 is: 1,019,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,421 : 658,645.50 = 658,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,421/658,645.50 = 658,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,421x = 658,645.50 × 658,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,421x = 433,813,894,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,813,894,670.25/425,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,728.44

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