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Finding the Third Proportional to 401,760 and 607,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 401,760 and 607,824 is: 919,578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,760 : 607,824 = 607,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,760/607,824 = 607,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,760x = 607,824 × 607,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,760x = 369,450,014,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,450,014,976/401,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,578.89

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