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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,666 and 623,578.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,666 and 623,578.50 is: 937,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,666 : 623,578.50 = 623,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,666/623,578.50 = 623,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,666x = 623,578.50 × 623,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,666x = 388,850,145,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,850,145,662.25/414,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,743.02

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