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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,861 and 581,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,861 and 581,401 is: 818,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,861 : 581,401 = 581,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,861/581,401 = 581,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,861x = 581,401 × 581,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,861x = 338,027,122,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,027,122,801/412,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,743.17

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