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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,858 and 665,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,858 and 665,187 is: 1,034,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,858 : 665,187 = 665,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,858/665,187 = 665,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,858x = 665,187 × 665,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,858x = 442,473,744,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,473,744,969/427,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,160.27

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