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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,600 and 614,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,600 and 614,241 is: 918,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,600 : 614,241 = 614,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,600/614,241 = 614,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,600x = 614,241 × 614,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,600x = 377,292,006,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,292,006,081/410,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,879.70

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