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Finding the Third Proportional to 410,636 and 614,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 410,636 and 614,283 is: 918,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,636 : 614,283 = 614,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,636/614,283 = 614,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,636x = 614,283 × 614,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,636x = 377,343,604,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,343,604,089/410,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,924.80

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