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Finding the Third Proportional to 417,011 and 690,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 417,011 and 690,218 is: 1,142,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,011 : 690,218 = 690,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,011/690,218 = 690,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,011x = 690,218 × 690,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,011x = 476,400,887,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,400,887,524/417,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,418.04

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