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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,624 and 652,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,624 and 652,248 is: 974,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,624 : 652,248 = 652,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,624/652,248 = 652,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,624x = 652,248 × 652,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,624x = 425,427,453,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,427,453,504/436,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,356.55

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