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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,051 and 573,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,051 and 573,607 is: 806,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,051 : 573,607 = 573,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,051/573,607 = 573,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,051x = 573,607 × 573,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,051x = 329,024,990,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,024,990,449/408,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,333.01

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