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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,861 and 638,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,861 and 638,079 is: 986,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,861 : 638,079 = 638,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,861/638,079 = 638,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,861x = 638,079 × 638,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,861x = 407,144,810,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,144,810,241/412,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,154.69

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