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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,224 and 645,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,224 and 645,236 is: 1,012,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,224 : 645,236 = 645,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,224/645,236 = 645,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,224x = 645,236 × 645,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,224x = 416,329,495,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,329,495,696/411,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,415.36

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