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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,401 and 676,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,401 and 676,778 is: 1,071,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,401 : 676,778 = 676,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,401/676,778 = 676,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,401x = 676,778 × 676,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,401x = 458,028,461,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,028,461,284/427,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,659.78

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