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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,284 and 664,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,284 and 664,236 is: 1,032,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,284 : 664,236 = 664,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,284/664,236 = 664,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,284x = 664,236 × 664,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,284x = 441,209,463,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,209,463,696/427,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,590.65

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