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Finding the Third Proportional to 434,876 and 663,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 434,876 and 663,561 is: 1,012,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,876 : 663,561 = 663,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,876/663,561 = 663,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,876x = 663,561 × 663,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,876x = 440,313,200,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,313,200,721/434,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,502.88

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