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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,028 and 668,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,028 and 668,298 is: 1,048,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,028 : 668,298 = 668,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,028/668,298 = 668,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,028x = 668,298 × 668,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,028x = 446,622,216,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,622,216,804/426,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,340.05

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