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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,251 and 638,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,251 and 638,577 is: 986,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,251 : 638,577 = 638,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,251/638,577 = 638,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,251x = 638,577 × 638,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,251x = 407,780,584,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,780,584,929/413,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,762.49

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