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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,880 and 646,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,880 and 646,408 is: 1,029,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,880 : 646,408 = 646,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,880/646,408 = 646,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,880x = 646,408 × 646,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,880x = 417,843,302,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,843,302,464/405,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,474.97

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