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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,570 and 660,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,570 and 660,494 is: 1,010,849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,570 : 660,494 = 660,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,570/660,494 = 660,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,570x = 660,494 × 660,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,570x = 436,252,324,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,252,324,036/431,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010,849.51

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