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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,070 and 659,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,070 and 659,625 is: 995,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,070 : 659,625 = 659,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,070/659,625 = 659,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,070x = 659,625 × 659,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,070x = 435,105,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,105,140,625/437,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995,504.47

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