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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,452 and 664,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,452 and 664,512 is: 1,033,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,452 : 664,512 = 664,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,452/664,512 = 664,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,452x = 664,512 × 664,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,452x = 441,576,198,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,576,198,144/427,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,042.77

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