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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,459 and 675,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,459 and 675,356 is: 1,057,124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,459 : 675,356 = 675,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,459/675,356 = 675,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,459x = 675,356 × 675,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,459x = 456,105,726,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,105,726,736/431,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,124.15

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