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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,655 and 673,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,655 and 673,755 is: 1,113,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,655 : 673,755 = 673,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,655/673,755 = 673,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,655x = 673,755 × 673,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,655x = 453,945,800,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,945,800,025/407,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,553.86

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