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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,466 and 678,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,466 and 678,352 is: 1,107,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,466 : 678,352 = 678,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,466/678,352 = 678,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,466x = 678,352 × 678,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,466x = 460,161,435,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,161,435,904/415,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,579.05

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