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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,159 and 627,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,159 and 627,477 is: 950,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,159 : 627,477 = 627,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,159/627,477 = 627,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,159x = 627,477 × 627,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,159x = 393,727,385,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,727,385,529/414,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950,667.22

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