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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,188 and 638,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,188 and 638,467 is: 986,572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,188 : 638,467 = 638,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,188/638,467 = 638,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,188x = 638,467 × 638,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,188x = 407,640,110,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,640,110,089/413,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,572.96

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