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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,476 and 659,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,476 and 659,080 is: 1,048,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,476 : 659,080 = 659,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,476/659,080 = 659,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,476x = 659,080 × 659,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,476x = 434,386,446,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,386,446,400/414,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,037.63

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