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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,814 and 656,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,814 and 656,743 is: 1,044,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,814 : 656,743 = 656,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,814/656,743 = 656,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,814x = 656,743 × 656,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,814x = 431,311,368,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,311,368,049/412,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,808.00

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