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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,962 and 594,391.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,962 and 594,391.50 is: 849,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,962 : 594,391.50 = 594,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,962/594,391.50 = 594,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,962x = 594,391.50 × 594,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,962x = 353,301,255,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,301,255,272.25/415,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,359.45

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