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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,390 and 621,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,390 and 621,471 is: 938,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,390 : 621,471 = 621,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,390/621,471 = 621,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,390x = 621,471 × 621,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,390x = 386,226,203,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,226,203,841/411,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,832.26

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