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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,570 and 640,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,570 and 640,175 is: 988,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,570 : 640,175 = 640,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,570/640,175 = 640,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,570x = 640,175 × 640,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,570x = 409,824,030,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,824,030,625/414,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,552.07

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