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Finding the Third Proportional to 411,565.50 and 618,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 411,565.50 and 618,444 is: 929,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,565.50 : 618,444 = 618,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,565.50/618,444 = 618,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,565.50x = 618,444 × 618,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,565.50x = 382,472,981,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,472,981,136/411,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,312.54

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