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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,961 and 598,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,961 and 598,676 is: 880,705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,961 : 598,676 = 598,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,961/598,676 = 598,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,961x = 598,676 × 598,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,961x = 358,412,952,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,412,952,976/406,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,705.90

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