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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,656 and 677,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,656 and 677,138 is: 1,062,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,656 : 677,138 = 677,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,656/677,138 = 677,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,656x = 677,138 × 677,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,656x = 458,515,871,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,515,871,044/431,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,225.18

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