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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,839 and 670,042.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,839 and 670,042.13 is: 1,042,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,839 : 670,042.13 = 670,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,839/670,042.13 = 670,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,839x = 670,042.13 × 670,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,839x = 448,956,449,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,956,449,274.52/430,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,051.55

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