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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,428 and 658,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,428 and 658,655 is: 1,019,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,428 : 658,655 = 658,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,428/658,655 = 658,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,428x = 658,655 × 658,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,428x = 433,826,409,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,826,409,025/425,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,741.08

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