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Finding the Third Proportional to 418,244 and 646,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 418,244 and 646,260 is: 998,584.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,244 : 646,260 = 646,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,244/646,260 = 646,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,244x = 646,260 × 646,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,244x = 417,651,987,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,651,987,600/418,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,584.53

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