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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,748 and 669,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,748 and 669,549 is: 1,078,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,748 : 669,549 = 669,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,748/669,549 = 669,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,748x = 669,549 × 669,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,748x = 448,295,863,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,295,863,401/415,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,287.48

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