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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,702 and 613,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,702 and 613,189.50 is: 919,989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,702 : 613,189.50 = 613,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,702/613,189.50 = 613,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,702x = 613,189.50 × 613,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,702x = 376,001,362,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,001,362,910.25/408,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,989.05

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