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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,431 and 658,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,431 and 658,660 is: 1,019,749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,431 : 658,660 = 658,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,431/658,660 = 658,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,431x = 658,660 × 658,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,431x = 433,832,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,832,995,600/425,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,749.37

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