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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,916 and 662,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,916 and 662,241 is: 1,024,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,916 : 662,241 = 662,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,916/662,241 = 662,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,916x = 662,241 × 662,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,916x = 438,563,142,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,563,142,081/427,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,881.38

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