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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,088 and 656,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,088 and 656,292 is: 987,688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,088 : 656,292 = 656,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,088/656,292 = 656,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,088x = 656,292 × 656,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,088x = 430,719,189,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,719,189,264/436,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,688.70

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