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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,080 and 622,621.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,080 and 622,621.50 is: 933,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,080 : 622,621.50 = 622,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,080/622,621.50 = 622,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,080x = 622,621.50 × 622,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,080x = 387,657,532,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,657,532,262.25/415,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,934.50

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