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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,659 and 694,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,659 and 694,356 is: 1,104,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,659 : 694,356 = 694,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,659/694,356 = 694,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,659x = 694,356 × 694,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,659x = 482,130,254,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,130,254,736/436,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,134.47

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