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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,426 and 657,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,426 and 657,636 is: 986,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,426 : 657,636 = 657,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,426/657,636 = 657,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,426x = 657,636 × 657,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,426x = 432,485,108,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,485,108,496/438,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,449.50

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