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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,626 and 652,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,626 and 652,251 is: 974,361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,626 : 652,251 = 652,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,626/652,251 = 652,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,626x = 652,251 × 652,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,626x = 425,431,367,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,431,367,001/436,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,361.05

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