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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,177 and 638,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,177 and 638,451 is: 986,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,177 : 638,451 = 638,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,177/638,451 = 638,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,177x = 638,451 × 638,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,177x = 407,619,679,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,619,679,401/413,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,549.78

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