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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,027 and 585,967.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,027 and 585,967.50 is: 829,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,027 : 585,967.50 = 585,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,027/585,967.50 = 585,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,027x = 585,967.50 × 585,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,027x = 343,357,911,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,357,911,056.25/414,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,312.85

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