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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,433 and 585,159.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,433 and 585,159.75 is: 828,216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,433 : 585,159.75 = 585,159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,433/585,159.75 = 585,159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,433x = 585,159.75 × 585,159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,433x = 342,411,933,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,411,933,020.06/413,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,216.26

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