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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,810 and 667,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,810 and 667,971 is: 1,047,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,810 : 667,971 = 667,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,810/667,971 = 667,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,810x = 667,971 × 667,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,810x = 446,185,256,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185,256,841/425,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,850.58

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