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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,608 and 812,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,608 and 812,280 is: 1,646,993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,608 : 812,280 = 812,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,608/812,280 = 812,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,608x = 812,280 × 812,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,608x = 659,798,798,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,798,798,400/400,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,993.57

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