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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,470 and 678,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,470 and 678,358 is: 1,107,587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,470 : 678,358 = 678,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,470/678,358 = 678,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,470x = 678,358 × 678,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,470x = 460,169,576,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,169,576,164/415,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,587.98

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