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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,512 and 656,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,512 and 656,388 is: 987,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,512 : 656,388 = 656,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,512/656,388 = 656,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,512x = 656,388 × 656,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,512x = 430,845,206,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,845,206,544/436,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,018.01

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