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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,962 and 598,676.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,962 and 598,676.50 is: 880,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,962 : 598,676.50 = 598,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,962/598,676.50 = 598,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,962x = 598,676.50 × 598,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,962x = 358,413,551,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,413,551,652.25/406,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,705.21

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