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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,662 and 816,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,662 and 816,168 is: 1,662,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,662 : 816,168 = 816,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,662/816,168 = 816,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,662x = 816,168 × 816,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,662x = 666,130,204,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,130,204,224/400,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,573.95

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