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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,080 and 627,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,080 and 627,864 is: 947,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,080 : 627,864 = 627,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,080/627,864 = 627,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,080x = 627,864 × 627,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,080x = 394,213,202,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,213,202,496/416,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,445.69

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