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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,537 and 653,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,537 and 653,753 is: 1,041,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,537 : 653,753 = 653,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,537/653,753 = 653,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,537x = 653,753 × 653,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,537x = 427,392,985,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,392,985,009/410,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,058.38

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