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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,790 and 658,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,790 and 658,263 is: 992,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,790 : 658,263 = 658,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,790/658,263 = 658,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,790x = 658,263 × 658,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,790x = 433,310,177,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,310,177,169/436,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,033.19

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