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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,368 and 664,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,368 and 664,382 is: 1,032,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,368 : 664,382 = 664,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,368/664,382 = 664,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,368x = 664,382 × 664,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,368x = 441,403,441,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,403,441,924/427,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,841.58

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