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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,040 and 614,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,040 and 614,880 is: 919,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,040 : 614,880 = 614,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,040/614,880 = 614,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,040x = 614,880 × 614,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,040x = 378,077,414,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,077,414,400/411,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,806.87

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