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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,036 and 680,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,036 and 680,252 is: 1,068,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,036 : 680,252 = 680,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,036/680,252 = 680,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,036x = 680,252 × 680,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,036x = 462,742,783,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,742,783,504/433,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,601.19

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