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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,958 and 662,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,958 and 662,316 is: 1,025,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,958 : 662,316 = 662,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,958/662,316 = 662,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,958x = 662,316 × 662,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,958x = 438,662,483,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,662,483,856/427,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025,012.93

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