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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,955 and 598,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,955 and 598,667 is: 880,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,955 : 598,667 = 598,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,955/598,667 = 598,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,955x = 598,667 × 598,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,955x = 358,402,176,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,402,176,889/406,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,692.40

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