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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,960 and 550,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,960 and 550,656 is: 741,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,960 : 550,656 = 550,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,960/550,656 = 550,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,960x = 550,656 × 550,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,960x = 303,222,030,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,222,030,336/408,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,446.67

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