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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,060 and 573,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,060 and 573,622 is: 806,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,060 : 573,622 = 573,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,060/573,622 = 573,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,060x = 573,622 × 573,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,060x = 329,042,198,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,042,198,884/408,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,357.40

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