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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,226 and 664,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,226 and 664,830 is: 1,024,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,226 : 664,830 = 664,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,226/664,830 = 664,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,226x = 664,830 × 664,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,226x = 441,998,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,998,928,900/431,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,982.10

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