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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,430 and 658,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,430 and 658,660.50 is: 1,019,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,430 : 658,660.50 = 658,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,430/658,660.50 = 658,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,430x = 658,660.50 × 658,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,430x = 433,833,654,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,833,654,260.25/425,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,753.32

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