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Finding the Third Proportional to 429,131 and 679,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 429,131 and 679,368 is: 1,075,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,131 : 679,368 = 679,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,131/679,368 = 679,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,131x = 679,368 × 679,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,131x = 461,540,879,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,540,879,424/429,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,524.44

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