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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,706 and 607,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,706 and 607,224 is: 902,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,706 : 607,224 = 607,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,706/607,224 = 607,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,706x = 607,224 × 607,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,706x = 368,720,986,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,720,986,176/408,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,166.80

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