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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,376 and 622,371.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,376 and 622,371.50 is: 932,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,376 : 622,371.50 = 622,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,376/622,371.50 = 622,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,376x = 622,371.50 × 622,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,376x = 387,346,284,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,346,284,012.25/415,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,519.65

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