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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,901 and 611,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,901 and 611,676 is: 906,143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,901 : 611,676 = 611,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,901/611,676 = 611,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,901x = 611,676 × 611,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,901x = 374,147,528,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,147,528,976/412,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,143.43

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