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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,602 and 614,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,602 and 614,244 is: 918,884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,602 : 614,244 = 614,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,602/614,244 = 614,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,602x = 614,244 × 614,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,602x = 377,295,691,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,295,691,536/410,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,884.20

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