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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,936 and 662,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,936 and 662,276 is: 1,024,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,936 : 662,276 = 662,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,936/662,276 = 662,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,936x = 662,276 × 662,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,936x = 438,609,500,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,609,500,176/427,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,941.81

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