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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,949 and 630,871.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,949 and 630,871.50 is: 978,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,949 : 630,871.50 = 630,871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,949/630,871.50 = 630,871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,949x = 630,871.50 × 630,871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,949x = 397,998,849,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,998,849,512.25/406,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,006.70

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