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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,788 and 658,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,788 and 658,260 is: 992,028.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,788 : 658,260 = 658,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,788/658,260 = 658,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,788x = 658,260 × 658,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,788x = 433,306,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,306,227,600/436,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,028.69

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