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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,862 and 665,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,862 and 665,262 is: 1,017,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,862 : 665,262 = 665,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,862/665,262 = 665,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,862x = 665,262 × 665,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,862x = 442,573,528,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,573,528,644/434,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,733.28

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