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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,036 and 668,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,036 and 668,310 is: 1,048,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,036 : 668,310 = 668,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,036/668,310 = 668,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,036x = 668,310 × 668,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,036x = 446,638,256,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,638,256,100/426,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,358.02

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