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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,872 and 665,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,872 and 665,472 is: 1,035,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,872 : 665,472 = 665,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,872/665,472 = 665,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,872x = 665,472 × 665,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,872x = 442,852,982,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,852,982,784/427,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,012.77

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