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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,804 and 659,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,804 and 659,566 is: 1,048,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,804 : 659,566 = 659,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,804/659,566 = 659,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,804x = 659,566 × 659,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,804x = 435,027,308,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,027,308,356/414,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,753.89

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