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Finding the Third Proportional to 413,679 and 620,518.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 413,679 and 620,518.50 is: 930,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,679 : 620,518.50 = 620,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,679/620,518.50 = 620,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,679x = 620,518.50 × 620,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,679x = 385,043,208,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,043,208,842.25/413,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,777.75

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