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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,326 and 664,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,326 and 664,299 is: 1,032,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,326 : 664,299 = 664,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,326/664,299 = 664,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,326x = 664,299 × 664,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,326x = 441,293,161,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,293,161,401/427,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,685.03

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