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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,455 and 675,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,455 and 675,351 is: 1,057,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,455 : 675,351 = 675,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,455/675,351 = 675,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,455x = 675,351 × 675,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,455x = 456,098,973,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,098,973,201/431,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,118.29

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