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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,174 and 669,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,174 and 669,436 is: 1,034,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,174 : 669,436 = 669,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,174/669,436 = 669,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,174x = 669,436 × 669,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,174x = 448,144,558,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,144,558,096/433,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,560.15

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