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Finding the Third Proportional to 435,848 and 660,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 435,848 and 660,292 is: 1,000,315.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,848 : 660,292 = 660,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,848/660,292 = 660,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,848x = 660,292 × 660,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,848x = 435,985,525,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,985,525,264/435,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000,315.53

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