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Finding the Third Proportional to 406,963 and 598,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 406,963 and 598,679 is: 880,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,963 : 598,679 = 598,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,963/598,679 = 598,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,963x = 598,679 × 598,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,963x = 358,416,545,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,416,545,041/406,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,710.40

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