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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,973 and 674,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,973 and 674,229 is: 1,114,252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,973 : 674,229 = 674,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,973/674,229 = 674,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,973x = 674,229 × 674,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,973x = 454,584,744,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,584,744,441/407,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,252.03

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