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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,498 and 633,775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,498 and 633,775.50 is: 969,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,498 : 633,775.50 = 633,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,498/633,775.50 = 633,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,498x = 633,775.50 × 633,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,498x = 401,671,384,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,671,384,400.25/414,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,055.06

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