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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,874 and 663,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,874 and 663,559 is: 1,012,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,874 : 663,559 = 663,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,874/663,559 = 663,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,874x = 663,559 × 663,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,874x = 440,310,546,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,310,546,481/434,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,501.43

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