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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,611 and 652,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,611 and 652,220 is: 974,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,611 : 652,220 = 652,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,611/652,220 = 652,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,611x = 652,220 × 652,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,611x = 425,390,928,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,390,928,400/436,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,301.90

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