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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,049 and 623,146.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,049 and 623,146.50 is: 937,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,049 : 623,146.50 = 623,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,049/623,146.50 = 623,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,049x = 623,146.50 × 623,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,049x = 388,311,560,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,311,560,462.25/414,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,839.63

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