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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,712 and 670,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,712 and 670,176 is: 1,040,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,712 : 670,176 = 670,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,712/670,176 = 670,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,712x = 670,176 × 670,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,712x = 449,135,870,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,135,870,976/431,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,359.94

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