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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,829 and 659,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,829 and 659,609 is: 1,048,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,829 : 659,609 = 659,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,829/659,609 = 659,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,829x = 659,609 × 659,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,829x = 435,084,032,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,084,032,881/414,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,827.43

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