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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,417 and 657,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,417 and 657,625 is: 986,436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,417 : 657,625 = 657,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,417/657,625 = 657,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,417x = 657,625 × 657,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,417x = 432,470,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,470,640,625/438,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,436.75

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