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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,397 and 673,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,397 and 673,705 is: 1,047,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,397 : 673,705 = 673,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,397/673,705 = 673,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,397x = 673,705 × 673,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,397x = 453,878,427,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,878,427,025/433,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,257.89

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