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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,228.78 and 650,526.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,228.78 and 650,526.19 is: 1,019,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,228.78 : 650,526.19 = 650,526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,228.78/650,526.19 = 650,526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,228.78x = 650,526.19 × 650,526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,228.78x = 423,184,320,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,184,320,623.29/415,228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,159.41

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