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Finding the Third Proportional to 428,034 and 663,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 428,034 and 663,691.50 is: 1,029,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,034 : 663,691.50 = 663,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,034/663,691.50 = 663,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,034x = 663,691.50 × 663,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,034x = 440,486,407,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,486,407,172.25/428,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,092.10

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