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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,387 and 676,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,387 and 676,757 is: 1,071,628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,387 : 676,757 = 676,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,387/676,757 = 676,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,387x = 676,757 × 676,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,387x = 458,000,037,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,000,037,049/427,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,628.38

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