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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,440 and 658,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,440 and 658,672 is: 1,019,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,440 : 658,672 = 658,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,440/658,672 = 658,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,440x = 658,672 × 658,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,440x = 433,848,803,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,848,803,584/425,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,764.96

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