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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,424 and 621,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,424 and 621,510 is: 938,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,424 : 621,510 = 621,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,424/621,510 = 621,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,424x = 621,510 × 621,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,424x = 386,274,680,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,274,680,100/411,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,872.50

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