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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,652.06 and 608,747.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,652.06 and 608,747.06 is: 911,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,652.06 : 608,747.06 = 608,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,652.06/608,747.06 = 608,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,652.06x = 608,747.06 × 608,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,652.06x = 370,572,986,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,572,986,102.38/406,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,277.77

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