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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,900 and 611,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,900 and 611,674 is: 906,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,900 : 611,674 = 611,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,900/611,674 = 611,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,900x = 611,674 × 611,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,900x = 374,145,082,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,145,082,276/412,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,139.70

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