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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,662 and 661,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,662 and 661,058 is: 1,014,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,662 : 661,058 = 661,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,662/661,058 = 661,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,662x = 661,058 × 661,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,662x = 436,997,679,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,997,679,364/430,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,711.49

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