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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,463 and 664,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,463 and 664,529 is: 1,033,069.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,463 : 664,529 = 664,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,463/664,529 = 664,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,463x = 664,529 × 664,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,463x = 441,598,791,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,598,791,841/427,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,069.04

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