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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,518 and 672,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,518 and 672,795 is: 1,036,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,518 : 672,795 = 672,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,518/672,795 = 672,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,518x = 672,795 × 672,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,518x = 452,653,112,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,653,112,025/436,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,963.22

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