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Finding the Third Proportional to 435,186 and 672,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 435,186 and 672,543 is: 1,039,358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,186 : 672,543 = 672,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,186/672,543 = 672,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,186x = 672,543 × 672,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,186x = 452,314,086,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,314,086,849/435,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039,358.08

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