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Finding the Third Proportional to 432,882 and 665,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 432,882 and 665,740 is: 1,023,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,882 : 665,740 = 665,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,882/665,740 = 665,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,882x = 665,740 × 665,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,882x = 443,209,747,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,209,747,600/432,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,858.11

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