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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,890 and 675,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,890 and 675,964 is: 1,057,971.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,890 : 675,964 = 675,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,890/675,964 = 675,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,890x = 675,964 × 675,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,890x = 456,927,329,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,927,329,296/431,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,971.54

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