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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,031 and 581,620.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,031 and 581,620.50 is: 819,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,031 : 581,620.50 = 581,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,031/581,620.50 = 581,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,031x = 581,620.50 × 581,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,031x = 338,282,406,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,282,406,020.25/413,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,024.25

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