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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,860 and 581,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,860 and 581,402 is: 818,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,860 : 581,402 = 581,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,860/581,402 = 581,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,860x = 581,402 × 581,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,860x = 338,028,285,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,028,285,604/412,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,747.97

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