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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,050 and 414,814.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,050 and 414,814.50 is: 450,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,050 : 414,814.50 = 414,814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,050/414,814.50 = 414,814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,050x = 414,814.50 × 414,814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,050x = 172,071,069,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,071,069,410.25/382,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,388.87

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