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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,732 and 606,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,732 and 606,706 is: 916,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,732 : 606,706 = 606,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,732/606,706 = 606,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,732x = 606,706 × 606,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,732x = 368,092,170,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,092,170,436/401,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916,263.01

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