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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,868 and 581,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,868 and 581,393 is: 818,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,868 : 581,393 = 581,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,868/581,393 = 581,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,868x = 581,393 × 581,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,868x = 338,017,820,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,017,820,449/412,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,706.75

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