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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,435 and 617,152.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,435 and 617,152.50 is: 925,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,435 : 617,152.50 = 617,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,435/617,152.50 = 617,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,435x = 617,152.50 × 617,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,435x = 380,877,208,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,877,208,256.25/411,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,728.75

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