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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,912 and 656,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,912 and 656,508 is: 1,041,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,912 : 656,508 = 656,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,912/656,508 = 656,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,912x = 656,508 × 656,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,912x = 431,002,754,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,002,754,064/413,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,290.79

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