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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,726 and 606,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,726 and 606,705 is: 916,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,726 : 606,705 = 606,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,726/606,705 = 606,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,726x = 606,705 × 606,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,726x = 368,090,957,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,090,957,025/401,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,273.67

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