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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,926 and 658,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,926 and 658,470 is: 992,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,926 : 658,470 = 658,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,926/658,470 = 658,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,926x = 658,470 × 658,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,926x = 433,582,740,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,582,740,900/436,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,348.23

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