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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,736 and 608,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,736 and 608,680 is: 913,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,736 : 608,680 = 608,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,736/608,680 = 608,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,736x = 608,680 × 608,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,736x = 370,491,342,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,491,342,400/405,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,134.01

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