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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,162 and 641,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,162 and 641,958 is: 1,004,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,162 : 641,958 = 641,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,162/641,958 = 641,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,162x = 641,958 × 641,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,162x = 412,110,073,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,110,073,764/410,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,749.52

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