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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,399 and 621,484.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,399 and 621,484.50 is: 938,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,399 : 621,484.50 = 621,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,399/621,484.50 = 621,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,399x = 621,484.50 × 621,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,399x = 386,242,983,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,242,983,740.25/411,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,852.51

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