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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,428 and 682,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,428 and 682,251 is: 926,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,428 : 682,251 = 682,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,428/682,251 = 682,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,428x = 682,251 × 682,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,428x = 465,466,427,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,466,427,001/502,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,434.09

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