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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,606 and 652,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,606 and 652,213 is: 974,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,606 : 652,213 = 652,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,606/652,213 = 652,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,606x = 652,213 × 652,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,606x = 425,381,797,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,381,797,369/436,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,292.15

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