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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,146 and 642,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,146 and 642,100 is: 1,005,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,146 : 642,100 = 642,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,146/642,100 = 642,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,146x = 642,100 × 642,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,146x = 412,292,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,292,410,000/410,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,233.28

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