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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,829.06 and 657,661.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,829.06 and 657,661.50 is: 1,010,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,829.06 : 657,661.50 = 657,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,829.06/657,661.50 = 657,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,829.06x = 657,661.50 × 657,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,829.06x = 432,518,648,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,518,648,582.25/427,829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,961.35

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