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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,700 and 659,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,700 and 659,205 is: 1,020,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,700 : 659,205 = 659,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,700/659,205 = 659,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,700x = 659,205 × 659,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,700x = 434,551,232,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,551,232,025/425,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020,792.18

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