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Finding the Third Proportional to 414,975 and 658,750.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 414,975 and 658,750.50 is: 1,045,731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,975 : 658,750.50 = 658,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,975/658,750.50 = 658,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,975x = 658,750.50 × 658,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,975x = 433,952,221,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,952,221,250.25/414,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,731.00

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