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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,872 and 665,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,872 and 665,725 is: 1,023,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,872 : 665,725 = 665,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,872/665,725 = 665,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,872x = 665,725 × 665,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,872x = 443,189,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,189,775,625/432,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,835.63

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