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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,190 and 656,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,190 and 656,470 is: 987,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,190 : 656,470 = 656,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,190/656,470 = 656,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,190x = 656,470 × 656,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,190x = 430,952,860,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,952,860,900/436,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,993.45

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