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Finding the Third Proportional to 412,991 and 581,590.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412,991 and 581,590.50 is: 819,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,991 : 581,590.50 = 581,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,991/581,590.50 = 581,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,991x = 581,590.50 × 581,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,991x = 338,247,509,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,247,509,690.25/412,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,019.08

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