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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,848 and 665,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,848 and 665,436 is: 1,034,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,848 : 665,436 = 665,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,848/665,436 = 665,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,848x = 665,436 × 665,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,848x = 442,805,070,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,805,070,096/427,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,958.84

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