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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,349.50 and 638,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,349.50 and 638,477 is: 988,610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,349.50 : 638,477 = 638,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,349.50/638,477 = 638,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,349.50x = 638,477 × 638,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,349.50x = 407,652,879,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,652,879,529/412,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,610.10

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