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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,670 and 661,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,670 and 661,067 is: 1,014,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,670 : 661,067 = 661,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,670/661,067 = 661,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,670x = 661,067 × 661,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,670x = 437,009,578,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,009,578,489/430,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,720.27

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